Tire suggestions

[Chakka71]

Just bought what I understand is the end of the MPSC tires in 17". I guess for the future I have 2 choices: 18" wheels or different tires. I don't want to do Hoosiers, since I don't get nearly the weartime out of them like I do the MPSC's. What tires would be similiar to MPSC's?

[HarryD]

What about Toyo RA-1's, Toyo R888, Yoko Advan A048, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, or perhaps a Bridgestone?

[David in VA]

I've driven pretty extensively on Toyo RA-1's and Nitto NT01's and like them both a lot. Less money than MPSC's too.

[Zack S.]

+2 for toyos and Nittos

[VroomGrrl]

I had PS2s on and drove them down to the cords. They no longer make them in my offset, so I had to shop around. I settled on the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs (WHO COMES UP WITH THESE NAMES????) and they have been awesome. I use them for street and track/AX. These were a nice compromise - great on the street, all weather (haven't been thru cold yet), but slight stiffer sidewalls than the Michelin PS2s and seem to hold up much better in hard turning. I am really pleased with them - and for a fraction of the cost of Michelin. FYI the Dunlops came out on top in an article I saw in Grassroots Motorsports I THINK (within the last 2 months), Ultimate Street Performance Tire Challenge.

I've heard good things about Falkens and would have considered those but for the sizing issue. Happy tire shopping!

[petevb]

For your RS America? What sizes, exactly, and you didn't mention usage- is this a track only tire, or?

My current not totally informed pick of the litter, in order from street to track:

Street- Goodyear F1 Asymmetric (insanely good wet traction, softer sidewall, fast wear)
Street- PZero (new version, not many 17" sizes)
Mixed- Bridgestone RE-11 or Yoko AD08 (kumho XS and Z1 star specs also in this class, +/-)
Mixed- NT-01
Mixed mostly track- R-888
Autocross- Kumho V710 (Very borderline on the street, especially on a heavy car, no tread, goes off on the track on heavier cars)
Big track only- BFG R1 (last well at the big track, no tread, similar compounding, etc to MPSC, suck at the Autocross)

The most similar to the MPSC would be the NT-01, R-888 or R1; probably R1 if you're track only and just want the compound/ wear (BFG is owned by Michelin and I understand the R1 was built off of the MPSC compounds, etc).

[Flieger]

I like my Advan A048s for aggressive canyon carving (similar to autocross conditions but with banking and elevation change, and a lot faster/smoother. )

Fuchs 7Jx16 with 205/55-16 Advans front, Fuchs 8Jx16 with 225/50-16 Advans rear.'

The tread pattern looks so cool and the wear rating of 60 provides plenty of smiles, and a reasonable amount of miles considering how hard I push the car through the curves. That may be due to the light weight of the car. They seem to get a little slick/greasy when hot, however (anything over about 90* they need a cool-down time after about 12-16 miles of aggressive corners). I have taken them out for a thrashing on 110* days and they stand up to it, though. Once they get to their sliding temperature they level off at that grip level.

[Chakka71]

I use the MPSC's for track only. I think i'm leaning towards the BFG R-1's. Currently have RA-1's on 16" rims, but prefer more tire under me. Thanks for the help!