1.2gees

Anybody know how the AVS intermediates compare to the Dunlop SP Sport 8000?

I'm currently running 225/50/15s in the front, and 215/60/15s in the back...(Yokohama AVS intermediates)

I've been interested in wider tires, but couldn't find anything but all out race tires at a wider size. I recently found out (long live tirerack) that I can get the DUNLOP SP sport 8000 (ultra high performance) tires at 245/50/15! Through some research I've also found out these tires compare really good, with the Dunlops more grip ultimately, and a tad longer wearing (both insignificantly I'm told), however a tad less warning before breaking loose, since sidewall of the dunlops are a tad harder, oh, I presume this also means better feedback through the wheel.

Now overall that already makes the dunlop seem a tad better, but the fact that they'll be some 20 mm wider is another +.

The dunlops individual thread patterns, designed for better water evaquation (for resisting hydroplaning), also give another advantage. The individual thread(s) are longer than they are wide, which lessens the tires wanting to follow the grooves in the pavement. All good so far.

Another important question, how about fit? I'm putting the 245/50s on the stock wheels, cookies, which came with 215s originally. I don't think they'll rub since I've ran 255s in the back before, but they were on a different rim...

Tire pressures?

Overall height of the sidewall of a 245/50 tire is 122.5mm, compared to stock 215/60 of 129.6, not terribly bad, and that compares favorably to the 225/50s, 112.5. So I suppose this'll give better gearing, and closer to stock readout on the speedo as well.

Ideas thoughts? I don't think I've heard of anybody running this size on their car, is that because the ONLY ultra high performance tire in this size just became available? (Oh I hope so!)
Ahmet

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