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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Man, I wish the Star Specs weren't so heavy. In the 235/265 sizes, you're increasing the weight of the wheels/tires by 12 pounds. However, with a bit of extra front camber I'm sure they would still outperform a stock setup.

I didn't know that. I thought for sure that any non runflat tire would be lighter than the runflats.

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Certainly appears to be the proper fitment.

Why crank the front camber to maximum negative? Any outside scrubbing on the fronts?

Negative camber is just in hope that it will further reduce the inherent understeer. At least temporarily until I get suspension mods

[Mikeshot1]

I had star specs on my 04 STi and loved them. No problems in the rain either. That's a lot of meat lol. Was going to get 225 255 though. Any rubbing around turns with rear passengers? (not that it's often). Keep us posted.

[Thaddy]

Originally Posted by Basheezy

I didn't know that. I thought for sure that any non runflat tire would be lighter than the runflats.

Keep in mind they're wider than the stock tires, however in my research (yeah, I consider tire weight in my decision making process) I've found out that the Star Specs are quite heavy, even compared to other non-RFT tires in the same sizes.

For example, the Continental ExtremeContact DW would result in a weight savings of 2 pounds, a difference of 14 pounds.

edit: I wonder if these tires would still fit on the stock rims with the BMW Performance Suspension installed...

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Keep in mind they're wider than the stock tires, however in my research (yeah, I consider tire weight in my decision making process) I've found out that the Star Specs are quite heavy, even compared to other non-RFT tires in the same sizes.

For example, the Continental ExtremeContact DW would result in a weight savings of 2 pounds, a difference of 14 pounds.

edit: I wonder if these tires would still fit on the stock rims with the BMW Performance Suspension installed...

yeah I realize they're a bit wider than the stock fitment, but I think the improvement in grip over-shadows the increase in weight.

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Originally Posted by Mikeshot1

I had star specs on my 04 STi and loved them. No problems in the rain either. That's a lot of meat lol. Was going to get 225 255 though. Any rubbing around turns with rear passengers? (not that it's often). Keep us posted.

I had them on my previous car (05 Maxima) and it made it feel like a sports car. That's why I bought them again for this car and man does it STICK !. Took a 270 degree off-ramp at ~80mph on a damp road

Haven't had any passengers yet. If it does rub with passengers then I'll just roll my rear fenders. I hardly have any passengers in my car though.

[Thaddy]

Originally Posted by Basheezy

yeah I realize they're a bit wider than the stock fitment, but I think the improvement in grip over-shadows the increase in weight.

I definitely agree. Plus, you gain the better feel from moving to a non-RFT tire.

[Thaddy]

Originally Posted by maxnix

PS2 were the weight to strength champions. Might still be.

Although Dunlops may work on lighter cars, their carcass construction fails miserably on larger heavier cars so I don't trust them. Nowhere near Bridgestone or Michelin or even Goodyear when comparing top of the line tires.

The DW's are a few pounds lighter than the PS2's but don't have the sidewall strength, which gives them a more comfortable ride and sloppier turn in response. Your statement remains true

[babyboss]

looks cool ><

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Originally Posted by babyboss

looks cool ><

Thanks homie !

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ok so quick update. It's still raining here, but these tires are gripping like nothing else. No matter how fast I take a turn they just STICK.

I think I noticed a little rubbing tonight though. I was on a really bumpy freeway and I think I heard the front rub a little on one big bump. What are my options here? I don't really know where the exact spot its rubbing at so I'm not sure a simple fender roll would help. It's not that urgent of an issue as I can go through most bumps with no issues, but I'm afraid if I have passengers it might rub even more.

[onefastman]

Looks great and people that autocross a 135i in my area run 275's all around in d-stock on aftermarket rims (gts-r's in stock size)

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Originally Posted by onefastman

Looks great and people that autocross a 135i in my area run 275's all around in d-stock on aftermarket rims (gts-r's in stock size)

wow, that's bad ass. I'd like to know how they're running that kinda size up front though

[onefastman]

Ya me too, they say everything is stock so not a clue.

[moveswiftly]

I don't think it's possible to run 275 up front without an ER widebody kit. Fenders are WAY to small.

And I was thinking about 235/ 265 but I'm lowered on KW's and if hte OP is rubbing then I certainly will too

[onefastman]

I saw it myself and it is 100% possible, when er says you can run a 275 they mean with a proper size wheel such as a 10", not a 7.5 as they were doing

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Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

I don't think it's possible to run 275 up front without an ER widebody kit. Fenders are WAY to small.

And I was thinking about 235/ 265 but I'm lowered on KW's and if hte OP is rubbing then I certainly will too

I think you can still do 235/265 even with coils. At least you can adjust camber and ride height. I, on the other hand, can not. Or at least my tire shop wanted to charge me 100 dollars per corner to do a simple alignment pin removal I would do the alignment pin removal myself, but I'm scared I might F it up.

[imported_Riq]

any updates?

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Well in the dry The grip is absolutely amazing ! Even in the wet these tires are still pretty good. I took a drive tge other day on a local twisty back road and I must say it was much more enjoyable than with the stock RFTs. The bigger tires get rid of the understeer a little bit and have a higher limit.

As for size fitment, I had 4 people in the car a few days ago for an hour long trip and I only had rubbing issues on big bumps on the freeway. Otherwise my passengers said the ride was pretty comfy. I'd like to get tge fenders rolled at some point but it's not urgent.

I hope this update helps, lemme know if you have any questions

[HondaGoneRogue]

I run star specs @ 225F/255R on stock sized GTR-S's and I rub with my wife in the car on larger dips. Not on bumps, but dips where the car is in semi-full compression. Just FYI.

I am hesitant on installing my H&R sports.

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

I run star specs @ 225F/255R on stock sized GTR-S's and I rub with my wife in the car on larger dips. Not on bumps, but dips where the car is in semi-full compression. Just FYI.

I am hesitant on installing my H&R sports.

Actually you're right. The car only rubs on dips in the road such as expansion joints.

Have you considered fender rolling?

[HondaGoneRogue]

I would do it, if I can find a reputable shop. I really like the tires and I doubt it would need major rolling.

I was going to look into whether the h&r's were stiffer but I doubt that would help enough to eliminate the rub. I read somewhere that the H&R's indeed make it worse (not sure if it was the same wheel/tire size though.) A couple people have gone with the same springs and Koni yellows on a medium setting with good results.

Obviously I'd like to do that first before rolling. I just don't want to install the springs now, and then be forced to get the shocks imediatley becasue of horrendus rubbing.