255 40 17 Sportcups...

[gt40]

I just got my new sportcups at my door this morning... Yes they are "r" compounds. They are seriously wide:

http://www.socalevo.net/forums/modules.php?set_albumName=gt40&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=3

I am now on my 3rd set of tires by 14k miles. I have a 20% left on the azenis and the sportcups are going to be for the track...

BTW, My azenis are holding up better than the stock yoka's and so I will likely continue to run them for the street.

Rich is mainly responsible for this descent into sportcup madness...

[koolmits]

My 245/40/17 hoosiers rubbed a little , be careful and pay attention . The only thing I don't like about the Yoko's is that when the temp gets below 38 degrees , taking a simple turn becomes a drift contest . I wish Yoko would make the A-046D in other fitments , so that I may put them on my other cars . Right now I have Sumitomo HTR's on the the EVO . They work excellent below 38' , excellent in the wet , and in the dirt , OMG :shock: these fuckers dig trenches ! the best part $ 89 at Tire Rack . The ONLY bad thing I can say about the Sumi's is that it has no rim protector , oh and the first 100 miles were a little "squirmy" , but after that they were fine

[Chris in SD]

I am getting my BBS RS-GTs in a month and I need tires. They will be used for daily driving over the summer and for lots of track days and some autocrosses. I don't care about road noise, but I'd like them to last a little while. So far I've considered 235/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2s, 245/40/18 Bridgestone S-02s, 245/40/18 Yokohama A-048s, and 255/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sports. Any suggestions??? All the tires cost about the same (between $215-$300 from Tire Rack).

Thanks,

Chris

[koolmits]

Personally , I would get Bridgestone S-03 , not S-02 in the 245/40/18 . They are not quite as sticky as the stock advans but definately wear better . Ya know you can get the cusco pillow ball mounts to even the wear .

[koolmits]

BTW , you are getting those RS-GT 's in diamond black , RIGHT ?!

[drmosh]

You going to try to shoehorn those 255's onto the stock wheels Mark?

[gt40]

No Way!

John at rre recomended I get some good forged wheels in 17x8.5 +40 offset for them. This size is to run with their jic setup. Even so I have to roll the fenders...

Anyone have any leads on that size for for some ce28n's or similar under 16 lb wheel?

[GokuSSJ4]

whats the tire ware ???

[Chris in SD]

BTW , you are getting those RS-GT 's in diamond black , RIGHT ?!

Of course. 18x8.5, 114.3x5, 36mm offset, Diamond Black, titanium fasteners, the whole 9...

I had S-02s and S-03s (both Pole Positions) on my S2000. The grip on the S-02 was INSANE, but the rain and durability was better on the S-03. The big problem with S-03s are their weight. Since this will be my summer set-up (since we have gay-ass seasons here in VA), I will only run them 7-8 months a year (maybe 1,000 miles a month). Thanks for the input!

Chris

[gt40]

Chris,

Why not do the pilot sportcups? I saw rich's car drive at willow and they offer almost reasonable wear for r compounds. That was one of the main reasons I went with them. Reports of 50 + heat cycles... Definitely an unfair advantage.

[Chris in SD]

Mark, I can only get the sport cups in 235/40/18. I want at least 245 section on the 8.5" wide wheel. I am still considering PZero Corsas, too. I believe the Advan A048s will be here soon in 245/40/18, but I am not sure. Between picking brake pads (for the same purposes of lots of trackdays and daily driving) and tires, I am losing my mind... LOL

[IS2000]

Get the OEM S-02s.
I think you can get those in 245/40-18 too, and they grip better than the Pole Position (heard from the s2k guys).

[howiEVO8]

if i ever put on 255mm width tires...will it stick out?