Tyres

[matpp]

I'm currently running on Dunlop SP Sport 9000's 215/40x17 fronts and 255/35x18 rears on Kahn rims and need to replace the rears immediately, the fronts once worn.

The Tyrereview website highly rates the Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2’s which are available in 255/35x18 for the rears but only available in 215/45x17 for the fronts which gives a difference in radius of 3.56% according to the tyre calculator.

1. Will the higher profile disrupt the handling?
2. Will the difference in radius affect TCS activation?

If this combination is unfeasible, the only recently rated tyres on the Tyrereview website that are available in the correct F and R sizes appear to be Hankook Ventus S1 Evo’s and Nokian Z G2’s.....has anyone any experience of these?

I’ve searched Prime but tyres in the US seem to be different to those available in Europe.

All advice hugely appreciated as I need to make a decision within the next few days so I can get to the Silverstone Classic.

Cheers,

[Nick Graves]

I run REO40,s front and 50's rear as the 17 x245 x40 REO40 no longer available in this size
The combination work well.
Isn't the REO50A an asymmetric tyre ?

Confirmed - I had a set of RE050As (16") on the S2000 and detested them so much, I bought the Mugen GPs & some 17" RE050s.

[havoc]

Interesting...most reviews rate the 050A higher than the 050...

[matpp]

As no reply to my questions, I went for the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo’s...........haven't covered many miles yet but certainly quieter and firmer than the previous Dunlop SP Sport 9000's fitted......also I think they manufacture all the sizes for the NSX.

Will keep you posted on performance and wear.

[goldnsx]

I've Hankook EVO V12 on 16/17 now but will go with S1 Evo's in the future. The V12 is very good in traction but also 'good' in wear.

[matpp]

Round trip of 1600 miles to the Silverstone Classic and back......S1's certainly quieter and rear end feels more "planted", particularly in the wet.

Can't wait till the front Dunlops wear out....I'll be able to give a proper assessment.

[madras]

Everyone, just wanted to let you know of a new tyre from Bridgestone the RE002 and it's available in 205 50 15 W rating and 225 50 15 W rating, £77 and £91 from tyre traders, not checked if they are cheaper anywhere else. Looks and sounds like it could be a really good tyre. Not checked the 16/17" combo but might be available in those as well.

http://www.bridgestone.com/sc/potenza/re002/

Press release - http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/bfe/v/i...00cc65a10aRCRD

No I don't work for Bridgestone! but then this isn't PH is it! thankfully.

[havoc]

Not in 16" front, typically! Oh well...

Out of the options that we do have, what are people's thoughts about the best fronts - I'm a little underwhelmed by the RE040s

W+
- RE040
- Yoko AD08 (trackday tyre?)
- Yoko A043A

V-rated
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
- Conti PremiumContact 2
- Michelin Pilot Sport 3

...or do people change size???

[PeterW]

Not in 16" front, typically! Oh well...

Out of the options that we do have, what are people's thoughts about the best fronts - I'm a little underwhelmed by the RE040s

W+
- RE040
- Yoko AD08 (trackday tyre?)
- Yoko A043A

V-rated
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
- Conti PremiumContact 2
- Michelin Pilot Sport 3

...or do people change size???

I just put a set of 4 Yoko AD08s on my OEM rims for £590 at a local tyre dealer. Track day tyres? If I go flying off the road first time it rains I'll let you know!

The price was not greatly different from what I spent on a set of Michelins for my people carrier, so not much to complain about there.

Peter

[Problem Child]

I am relieved to hear that there is at least one component for an NSX that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.

Just put Continental Contisport Conact SP5's (235/35/ZR19/ 91Y's) on my Renault megane at £220 per corner! Brilliant tyres but I'll take <£100 for NSX tyres any day!
(Thankfully I dont need any at present until my bank account recovers from getting them for the Megane)