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Dean 2007-03-02 11:46 AM

Bang for your buck, the 615s can't be touched except perhaps some take off RE070s.

If you look at last year's results from ST classes at nationals, there was a mix.

Trophy positions:
STS: Bridgestone, Falken, Falken, Khumo, Falken Bridgestone, Falken, Falken, Falken, Falken, Falken, Yokohama
STS2: Falken, Falken, Khumo, Falken, Falken, Falken, Falken,
STX: Falken, Falken, Hankook, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Falken, Khumo, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama
STU: Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama, Yokohama

You could go Yokohama, but at about $100 more per tire, I would go R compound instead.

Kevin M 2007-03-02 11:50 AM

I'm curious about contingencies for Bridgestone vs. Yokohama. The dominance of Yoks in STU particularly makes me think people picked them based on that.

<- wants RE01s.

Also Derrick, you can't count on your tires staying sticky for the whole year. And if you know for sure that you'll buy 2 sets, going with the RT615s might be the best choice since 1/2 way through the season, fresh anything is better than half-2/3 used anything as far as the top street tires go. You would also be sure to get a full season out of 2 sets of shaved tires, which would be the optimal setup I think.

dknv 2007-03-02 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS (Post 92204)
I'm curious about contingencies for Bridgestone vs. Yokohama. The dominance of Yoks in STU particularly makes me think people picked them based on that.

I wasn't aware of any national event contingencies that Bridgestone had, but Yoko certainly had them; I think I got some Yokohama money myself last year. :)

Another reason Yokos were so prevalent in STU, is that the optimal sizes were available, vs. some of the other manufacturers. (Or maybe that was non-turbos; the turbos may have been able to get either in the 245's.) Yokohamas are more $$$, they are a good tire, but so is the 615 for the Subaru. And that said, I want to try some RE01R's this year too.

Dean 2007-03-02 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS (Post 92204)
You would also be sure to get a full season out of 2 sets of shaved tires, which would be the optimal setup I think.

Two sets of shaved 615s is probably a pretty good choice. Shaved should wear better and handle heat better. The retread guys out in sparks do the better shaving IMHO. Used to be Silver State. Matt knows the new name.

dknv 2007-03-02 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean (Post 92207)
Two sets of shaved 615s is probably a pretty good choice. Shaved should wear better and handle heat better. The retread guys out in sparks do the better shaving IMHO. Used to be Silver State. Matt knows the new name.

Who, where, name, phone number?

Dean 2007-03-02 12:10 PM

They appear to have been bought by ATD, but the shop name is still Silver State...

Silver State Tire
550 Dunn Circle
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: 1-800-866-8473 / 775-358-8473
Fax: 775-355-6740

Joeyy 2007-03-02 12:19 PM

Stupid question incoming....DUCK!...

Do they shave the tires mounted on the wheels or off?...

Ok, it's save to look now.

Dean 2007-03-02 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyy (Post 92212)
Do they shave the tires mounted on the wheels or off?...

Silver state actually grinds the tire unmounted. Sunshine cuts them mounted. The former leaves the surface flat but fuzzy. The later leaves them grooved, and IMHO takes a bit more wear to get flat again.

Kevin M 2007-03-02 12:51 PM

I want warm fuzzy tires!

Joeyy 2007-03-02 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS (Post 92217)
I want warm fuzzy tires!

And your tire choice for 2007?..Drum roll............

MikeK 2007-03-02 03:16 PM

I can give you a full review of the RE-01Rs *




(* offer not valid until october 2007)

Kevin M 2007-03-02 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyy (Post 92219)
And your tire choice for 2007?..Drum roll............

I'll eventually have 235/40R17 RE01s, but I'm trying to pry Cory's old RT615s from him so I can afford coilovers for the first couple events. :lol:

Kevin M 2007-03-02 03:29 PM

Also I'm considering shaving my tires this year, since I don't want to heat cycle them to death with street driving.

MPREZIV 2007-03-02 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS (Post 92274)
I'll eventually have 235/40R17 RE01s, but I'm trying to pry Cory's old RT615s from him so I can afford coilovers for the first couple events. :lol:

You have yet to make me a $ offer dude! :P


Plus, if Uncle Sam doesn't get off his ass with my refund, I will be starting the season on them myself! :lol:

M3n2c3 2007-03-02 04:06 PM

I'll be running the same 615s I had last year, seeing as how I've got less than half a season on them. . . :|

JonnydaJibba 2007-03-02 04:09 PM

Babies are ruining autocross.

MattR 2007-03-02 04:20 PM

Hoosier A6's, eta march 7th.

MikeK 2007-03-02 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR (Post 92301)
Hoosier A6's, eta march 7th.

You need a Darth Vader voice when you say that :cool:

M3n2c3 2007-03-02 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR (Post 92301)
Hoosier A6's, eta march 7th.

Mongol General: "What is best in life?"
Conan: "To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

MattR 2007-03-03 08:33 AM

Well, now that I'm on race tires, can I start complaining about the street tire pax???? God help us.

:lol:

Dean 2007-03-03 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR (Post 92364)
Well, now that I'm on race tires, can I start complaining about the street tire pax???? God help us.

:lol:

Yes, yes you can... But you have to hang out with the Corvette crowd. :)

If your tires can handle it, it would be interesting some afternoon to swap tires between our cars.

Though they won't be exactly the same size, it would be interesting.

Joeyy 2007-03-03 08:57 AM

I had a dream last night about Yokohama Neovas. Is this a sign?

sperry 2007-03-03 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeyy (Post 92366)
I had a dream last night about Yokohama Neovas. Is this a sign?

Of your divorce, perhaps. :P

Joeyy 2007-03-03 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry (Post 92371)
Of your divorce, perhaps. :P

After getting this thread up and running, I got to looking at last years 615s. They have plenty of wear left in them. They are just hard as hell. I would like 235s this year but shit happens.

cody 2007-03-03 10:33 AM

I'll be running last years RT-615's this year. Less traction is more fun anyway. :P


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