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01-24-2010, 02:10 PM | #23 |
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+1 as I posted before -- Star Spec are old school. I noticed the Berk 335 running AD08s as well.
I have now been driving the AD08s through the winter even despite the warnings about extreme temperatures and summer tires. No problems and good grip in 20F degree weather.
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Those guys run tires based on who they get sponsored by (taking into account their top tires of choice, and how much support they are getting from their sponsor). The Berk 135i is running Star Specs, as they are sponsored by Dunlop. |
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If you want to go 235 up front you will need to get A6's, as the V710's only come on 245 or 285. I bought 245's all around and I spend a little cash and remount the tires halfway and at the end of the season. They still have plenty of tread left after 60-ish auto-x runs. You might need a slim spacer (I use a 5mm spacer to keep the tires off strut,) but you might not. |
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02-04-2010, 09:40 PM | #26 |
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Hey, what size tires are you running, and what width wheels? ( I assume you are using 4 "front" M3 wheels). I'd like to do a non-staggered setup as well, so I can rotate the tires for longevity.
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I will warn you tho, there is some pretty good front fender rolling that needs to be completed to make them fit and you would have to run around -2.9 degrees of camber in the front (I use Vorslag camber plates). There are some pics of my car in the tire fitment thread...I can find it if you would like.
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02-12-2010, 12:34 PM | #28 |
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Yeah, not looking to get into fender rolling or anything crazy. I just want a way to run 235's or 245's all around on a 17" wheel.
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02-21-2010, 09:30 PM | #29 |
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Dunlop Direzza Z1's 225 front, 255 rear on stock 264's. No fitment issues, can't comment on the dry performance just yet because it is still too cold in NY.
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04-28-2010, 08:20 PM | #31 |
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Anybody have any rubbing issues with 235s up front on stock (264) wheels?
Also, the price difference on Tire-Rack between the Starspecs and the AD08s comes to less than $200. Which would you guys use? Any opinions on how the wear characteristics are for both tires during regular driving? |
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05-04-2010, 08:48 AM | #32 |
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What would you get?
I have reviewed all the write ups on 1addicts.com and now need to make a decision on what tire/wheel set up I will buy for track use only!
I have a 2011 135i with MSport package and I am keeping wheels and tires that car came with for street driving and looking for a track only set up. My inclination as at this time I have “stock suspension” and no immediate intention to change that is to go for the following track set up: Breyton Race GTS (Bright Silver Paint) staggered set up to match current street set up so suspension settings can remain the same as street set up. Tires choice is where I am having a hard time: • Toyo R888 seems to be the best combination of track and streetable (as I need to drive 30-150 miles each way to tracks in my area) • I am not comfortable with Hoosiers, Kuhmo 710’s or Hankook Z214 as they have almost no tread and appear to be best for dry only conditions) and my track driving skills are not so aggressive as to need the max grip tire in the world • Both Dunlop Direzza F1 and Advan AD08’s both appear to be leaning more towards street use with less track capabilities. Help is needed to be sure I am not making a bad decision here…………….?? |
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my friend who put hoosiers on his car said they gave very little feedback on when they are going to "slip" which bothers me..............has that been your experience?
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05-04-2010, 09:06 PM | #36 |
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Not wanting to change wheels, and wanting fairly sticky tires that are pretty progressive... I'd say your initial thoughts of the 888's are a good way to go. HoHos and Kumhos are very tenacious, but not progressive when they want to let go. If you are a novice, you will likely not get to push them that hard, but you never know.
I have seen novices blister thru a set of Hoosiers after a few days of mis-driving at an HPDE event. Not sure of your past driving history, but the 888's will last a lot longer, even if you abuse them. |
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Thanks Larry N.....have about 20 track days total in various cars (M3, Audi RS4 and Ferrari 360), but I only drive at about 70-80% of the limit, I am there to have fun........not win fastest lap time.........I think the R888 is the way to go for me........I also read in June 2010 Car & Driver Track Tire Test that R888 got 9/10 rating vs. a racing slick at 10/10, so if I can get 90% of a slicks performance with only my driving limit I am
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Thanks for the feedback ordered the R888's 225/40/18 fronts and 245/40/18 rears and a set of Breyton GTS-R wheels......will be trying them out at Homestead (Miami) 5/22 with NASA........will update you on my findings....
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06-26-2010, 05:59 PM | #40 |
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So I'm finally getting a second set and have decided on the Yoko Advan AD08s.
My only questions is this: will the 235/40/18 rub in the front on stock rims? Anybody? |
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