Autocross/weekend tire

[matthugie]

I put a track weekend, probably ~80 autox runs, and some occasional street driving on my ZII's and they still aren't to the wear bars.

[2mAn]

Any recommendations for something in a 225/45/16 size or something similar. I currently run Nitto NeoGeos (I think thats what they are called) in a 205/40, I think. They wont last long with the 24v motor. Ive been getting sideways a lot since the swap finished. Tire Rack has a Toyo R1R in a 225/45, for $160/ each and I think it will be good enough for a DD / weekend toy.

[Eric]

Dunlop ZII's come in 225/45/16.

[Eric]

hmmm, looks like the ZII no longer exists in that size... good thing I bought a set last month! I bet the ZII Star Spec will be coming out shortly

[Northern]

They were on clearance on tirerack for a while. I would've ordered some, but they came to ~$800 after shipping. I ended up with falken fk452's and they look decent. Other than that, R888's were pratically the only thing I saw in 225/45/16. Kind of sad.

[Jaxx_]

I run Yokohama A048s, but it's a shitty tire for autox--not sticky enough to be competitive to something like A6s, but not low enough wear to compete in street tire. If I were to do it again, I would either get an all-out race slick OR a competitive street tire.

With that being said, the A048s are really linear, quiet at the limit, and warm up after a few corners. They perform well on the street, I have probably logged around 4000 miles so far (autox and mountain carving only) and they have around 3/4 to 1/2 tread left.

[Wh33lhop]

A048 wouldn't be a great autox tire, no. How are they in comparison to the "lesser" r comps (RA1, RR, RC1, NT01 etc)? Worth the extra $50 per?

[2mAn]

I found a set of used A048 in the size I want, but not sure if they will last very long. Doubt they are good for a daily driven car. Im hoping for something that will be a good balance, does anyone have experience with the Toyo R1R?

[tinkerputzer]

No personal experience but from what i understand R1R's work great as autocross tires that don't require heat to work. I wouldn't dd on them but wouldn't think twice about going to and from events on them.

[JamesE30]

I have r1r's on mine, don't daily drive it anymore but cant see any reason i couldn't. great tire, was super impressed by it on the track (and street) lightyears better than T1r's i was running before. Might wear out a bit faster i guesss but its worth if for the grip.

[2mAn]

Love my falken RT-615k's. Haven't run them at any autocross events yet though.

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Found a set of these in 215/45/16 for quite a bit cheaper than the Toyo's so Im thinking about running these for now and if they also suck I'll just have to man up and get the Toyo's. They seem to be a good medium between what I have and what I want. They are rated at 200treadwear so they should last longer than the 140 that the Toyos are and almost a $200 savings.

[FRODADDY]

Federal RS-R work exceptionally well in the rain.

[lcoleman]

I don't like my Federals in rain. I'd probably go for the Star Specs. Maybe RS3s too.

[NeedaBimmer]

I've liked the BFG Rivals so far. I've ran them on cold, wet and dry autox courses and have really enjoyed them. They are pretty moderate in wet conditions and if it gets below 68* I've noticed my times will start to suffer. Though anything above that and they're pretty much on point. I run them in 225/45/15.

[Eric]

hmmm, looks like the ZII no longer exists in that size... good thing I bought a set last month! I bet the ZII Star Spec will be coming out shortly

Just checked TireRack, and the ZII Star Spec is now out in 225/45/16 (and other sizes) @ $135 a tire!