Tires for STU

***KarlSTI*** · 01-27-2007, 05:50 AM

No I didn't search, but that's because I'm lazy.

Need tires for STU:

Falken RT615 245/45/17 or Kumho Ecsta MX 245/40/17?

I've used the Falken's on the street and STU last year and like them but these Kumho's show a possible higher grip (AA instead of A) and better tread wear (220 instead of 200) if you can believe the ratings. Anyone run both of these?

Going to order today....

Thanks,

Karl

kts262 · 01-27-2007, 10:11 AM

Everyone in my area seems to be running the RT615s in STU and STX. The only other tires I've seen are the stock RE070s and a few people running Advans, but they are sponsored by Yokohama.

***KarlSTI*** · 01-27-2007, 03:10 PM

I'm going to stick with the Falkens.

Thanks,

Karl

waktasz · 01-27-2007, 05:02 PM

The Kumhos are in a different class totally IMO.

A class that sucks.

import111 · 01-27-2007, 10:15 PM

Kumhos have good stick but they have a wet noodle side wall. For auto-x, Falken RT615's seem to do pretty well. Maybe the Hankook RS-2's would be good also.

carl s. · 01-27-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waktasz

The Kumhos are in a different class totally IMO.

A class that sucks.

lol

the 615's will probably be my tire of choice when i get a second set of wheels

AndrewSS · 01-28-2007, 12:24 AM

Tires for STU, well I ran the yokohama advan neova's last season and they were pretty good (mounted on stock wheel). I bought them slightly used, and this coming season I dont wanna pay the $210 per tire that they are now. A lot of the reason you see people endorsing the neova nationally is because of their contingency plan ($$$ if you win!). However, realistically... I dont think I am doing more than 1 national event this season (wish I could go to nationals...

).

Anyway, that leaves me with the other tires, the RE01R is pretty expensive, however I have heard it got a price reduction.

The other "budget tires" are the falken RT615 (245 width only offered in 245/45 (17" of course). And the hankook rs2 (offered in 245/45 and 245/40). I am leaning to the hankook rs2 in 245/40/17 mounted on a 17x8.5 wheel. I have heard the 245/40/17 version of the RS2 has a bit better sidewall. Anyway, I can get a set of these tires vastly cheaper than the neova's and even save a little bit of money over the RT615. What I have gathered is the Rs2's sidewall is a bit softer than the RT615, however it supposedly has a bit more grip. My hope is to set the car up properly with the RS2 and I think I will have good results, and it should be well worth the $$$ saved by not purchasing the neova.

***KarlSTI*** · 01-29-2007, 03:12 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Andrew, I'm thinking about stretching the RT615s over a 9 inch wheel which should make up for some of the soft sidewall. I'm probably 2 months away from ordering my coilovers and wheels.

01-27-2007, 05:50 AM	#1
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,287 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Tires for STU No I didn't search, but that's because I'm lazy. Need tires for STU: Falken RT615 245/45/17 or Kumho Ecsta MX 245/40/17? I've used the Falken's on the street and STU last year and like them but these Kumho's show a possible higher grip (AA instead of A) and better tread wear (220 instead of 200) if you can believe the ratings. Anyone run both of these? Going to order today.... Thanks, Karl <!-- / message --> This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,287 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks for the input guys. Andrew, I'm thinking about stretching the RT615s over a 9 inch wheel which should make up for some of the soft sidewall. I'm probably 2 months away from ordering my coilovers and wheels. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-27-2007, 10:11 AM	#2
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,160 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Everyone in my area seems to be running the RT615s in STU and STX. The only other tires I've seen are the stock RE070s and a few people running Advans, but they are sponsored by Yokohama.

01-27-2007, 03:10 PM	#3
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,287 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I'm going to stick with the Falkens. Thanks, Karl

01-27-2007, 05:02 PM	#4
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 822 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	The Kumhos are in a different class totally IMO. A class that sucks.

01-27-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
import111 The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 934 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Kumhos have good stick but they have a wet noodle side wall. For auto-x, Falken RT615's seem to do pretty well. Maybe the Hankook RS-2's would be good also.

01-28-2007, 12:24 AM	#7
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	Tires for STU, well I ran the yokohama advan neova's last season and they were pretty good (mounted on stock wheel). I bought them slightly used, and this coming season I dont wanna pay the $210 per tire that they are now. A lot of the reason you see people endorsing the neova nationally is because of their contingency plan ($$$ if you win!). However, realistically... I dont think I am doing more than 1 national event this season (wish I could go to nationals... ). Anyway, that leaves me with the other tires, the RE01R is pretty expensive, however I have heard it got a price reduction. The other "budget tires" are the falken RT615 (245 width only offered in 245/45 (17" of course). And the hankook rs2 (offered in 245/45 and 245/40). I am leaning to the hankook rs2 in 245/40/17 mounted on a 17x8.5 wheel. I have heard the 245/40/17 version of the RS2 has a bit better sidewall. Anyway, I can get a set of these tires vastly cheaper than the neova's and even save a little bit of money over the RT615. What I have gathered is the Rs2's sidewall is a bit softer than the RT615, however it supposedly has a bit more grip. My hope is to set the car up properly with the RS2 and I think I will have good results, and it should be well worth the $$$ saved by not purchasing the neova.