[na-STi]

Tirerack has the re01r in 245/40/17 for $228 each. I remember just a few months ago they were around $178 or so. I guess it serves me right for waiting so long. Now these tires are almost the same price as the Yokohama Advan AD07 which are $236.
Which tire should I get? Or should I just get the re01r in 245/45/17 for $177 each? I was told the 245/45 will rub with my mods.
I also have someone who could get me the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD for only $150 per tire. Does this tire come close to performance level as the re01r or ad07? I care mainly about track performance.

[renns]

Star Spec Z1's are supposed to be good.

I just got 245/40/17 RE01Rs on an 04 with RCE blacks and like 1.5 neg camber, so we'll see if its gonna rub when I put them on.

[LSE]

you should buy summer tires in winter months.

[T3h_Clap]

the Star Specs are Autox Proven but not track day proven yet.

if you're going between the RE01R and AD07 for track days i think the RE01R would handle the heat a little better.

what are your mods and what wheels will these go on?

[chaos311clarity]

petroleum prices drive tire prices up

[na-STi]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

the Star Specs are Autox Proven but not track day proven yet.

if you're going between the RE01R and AD07 for track days i think the RE01R would handle the heat a little better.

what are your mods and what wheels will these go on?

Unfortunately I am on the stock 04 rims which are 7.5 in. I am on JDM pink springs with RCE lowering camber plates. I am currently on the stock Evo tires (advan a046) and I rub a little in front at the track. I guess the springs are too soft for that type of driving.
It seems that with my mods, the tires are the only thing i want to improve.
Fyi, my alignment is -2.5 up front, -1.7 rear, 0 toe.

[T3h_Clap]

if you're rubbing with a 235/45/17 you may want to step down to a 225/45/17.

either in the AD07 or RE01R.

[na-STi]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

if you're rubbing with a 235/45/17 you may want to step down to a 225/45/17.

either in the AD07 or RE01R.

I was afraid of that. I was hoping to increase my overall grip with the 245/40 because that is my weakest link right now. How much of a difference in grip will there be between a 225/45 and a 245/40? I really only rub on one section of the track that is a long sweeper with a lot of camber (they call it the fish bowl).

[psuLemon]

Have you rolled your fenders yet? That will allow you to run wider tires?

[na-STi]

Originally Posted by psuLemon

Have you rolled your fenders yet? That will allow you to run wider tires?

Not yet, but i don't rub on the outside. I only rub on the inside fender liner.

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by na-STi

Not yet, but i don't rub on the outside. I only rub on the inside fender liner.

it depends where you're rubbing on the inside liner.

it's possible you're rubbing b/c the 235/45/17 is too tall for your setup.

dropping down to a 245/40/17 would create a shorter overall diameter...although on a 7.5" wheel it may not be a good idea.

also the stock +53mm offset is rather high and can create issues when lowered as much as you are (pinks + lowering plates).

are you willing to roll the rear fenders and buy some new wheels with a lower offset?

[na-STi]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

it depends where you're rubbing on the inside liner.

it's possible you're rubbing b/c the 235/45/17 is too tall for your setup.

dropping down to a 245/40/17 would create a shorter overall diameter...although on a 7.5" wheel it may not be a good idea.

also the stock +53mm offset is rather high and can create issues when lowered as much as you are (pinks + lowering plates).

are you willing to roll the rear fenders and buy some new wheels with a lower offset?

Here is an old thread I started that has pics of where it is rubbing.
Should I cut the fender liner?

I am acutally considering doing a hub swap because my bearings keep going out and my warranty is almost up. If I do the hub swap, I will most likely go with coilovers and some new wider rims. The coilovers should stiffen things up to help prevent the rub.
I want to go as wide as possible if I invest in new rims.

[T3h_Clap]

sounds like a plan.

do the hub swap and for the time being run a 225/45/17 tire just to keep you occupied.

lets chat about suspension/wheel setups for the hub swap. shoot me a pm.

[na-STi]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

sounds like a plan.

do the hub swap and for the time being run a 225/45/17 tire just to keep you occupied.

lets chat about suspension/wheel setups for the hub swap. shoot me a pm.

I will definitely talk to you re: the hub swap setup.

In the meantime, you don't recommend using a 245/40 on my 7.5in rims? I was really looking forward to getting more grip than what I was getting with my A046's.

[xtremeyolks]

You should be fine running 245/40/17 tires on 7.5" wheels. After all, that's what the 05-06 STU national champ ran. Should help with your rubbing issue as well since they are shorter like others have said.