recommended 245/xx/16 tires? Hankook?

[siverson]

Hi,

I tried a search but couldn't find anything... Does anyone have a recommendation for the best "performance street" tires in a 245/xx/16 size? I'd prefer 245/45/16, but could consider 245/50/16.

The best option seems like the "Hankook Ventus R-S2". Any opinions?

It's for my 914/6 3.6, and have I dedicated track tires, this is for around town and weekend drives.



-Steve

[jtkkz]

The TOYO T1R is pretty good

www.edgeracing.com

[siverson]

Hmmmm... 245/35/16 might be interesting. With 225/40/16 front...

[arbita1]

I have the Hankooks in 245/45/16 on my rears. I really like them.

I've actually used them for the street and autocross for the last two years and they've done really well.

This year I will have dedicated track tires as well.

[BGCarrera32]

I have 245/45/16 Hankook Ventus R-S2 mounted on 16x7 Fuchs in the rear. No issues.
Also have seen the Yokohamas in your pic in the same size run on track days, looked like they held up well. Either one would be fine.

[cliyde]

I cannot say enough good things about the Hankook Ventus R-S2's. These tires are amazing on the track and street. They have excellent wet and dry traction. Even my last DE instructor couldn't get over the grip. After 2 days, flat-out at VIR this past November, these tires showed little wear compared to others I've used in the past. I've had Bridgestone SO3's and various Potenza's tires, all pale in comparison. You won't be dissapointed with performance and $$$ price.

Here's a shot of me pushing the limits of these tires at VIR.

[bostonaudi]

Another great street performance tire that's affordable is Avon. Tirerack has them in many sizes including 245-45-16. I ran them on my forged 951s alloys and they performed great, and were a quiet tire. They come out of Great Britain.

[arob]

Originally Posted by cliyde

You won't be dissapointed with performance and $$$ price.

Here's a shot of me pushing the limits of these tires at VIR.

I'll second that. I'm running RS-2s front and rear, and they're great for street and track. As I don't feel I'm ready for R-comps, I'll stick with these as long as they're available.

[siverson]

Hankook order placed! Thanks for the tips.

[ted]

Hankook RS2 great tires and affordable, 245/45/16 on a 16x9 Fuch.
Had the Ssumitomo's before they lasted a long time, seemed louder on the freeway?
But the RS2 wears well, quiet and just works great.

[ted]

Originally Posted by siverson

Hmmmm... 245/35/16 might be interesting. With 225/40/16 front...

245/45 on an 8 or 9.
With just a 7 front 205/245 rear provides a nice 911 balance.
imho 225 front too tall and wide for a 7.
cheers from La Mesa.

[siverson]

I have 16x8s and 16x9s...

[ted]

Very nice must be a fun.
Have you had it at the PCA AX?

Originally Posted by siverson

[rbuswell]

That is one sweet 914, siverson. My next project, I'm a thinkin'.

[PeterCarrera84]

I like Fuzion on my set of 16's,

[Greek55]

I have heard good things about the Dunlap Direzza Sport Star Spec. According to TIre Rack they come in the 245/45/16

[rbuswell]

Originally Posted by Greek55

I have heard good things about the Dunlap Direzza Sport Star Spec. According to TIre Rack they come in the 245/45/16

Tire Rack liked the Dunlops best but they don't have the sizes I was after. I'm leaning toward Hankook. Several guys in our Saturday morning breakfast club really like them.