Autocross and Wheel question - Page 3 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

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.

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

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.

You have yet to make me a $ offer dude!

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

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

Hoosier A6's, eta march 7th.

You need a Darth Vader voice when you say that

M3n2c3 · 2007-03-02, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

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.

Dean · 2007-03-03, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

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

Of your divorce, perhaps.

Joeyy · 2007-03-03, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Of your divorce, perhaps.

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.

2007-03-02, 11:46 AM	#51
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	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. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2007-03-02 at 11:52 AM.

2007-03-02, 11:50 AM	#52
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	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. __________________ FWD is the new AWD Last edited by Kevin M; 2007-03-02 at 11:53 AM.

2007-03-02, 12:10 PM	#56
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	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 __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-03-02, 12:51 PM	#59
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I want warm fuzzy tires! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-02, 03:29 PM	#63
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Also I'm considering shaving my tires this year, since I don't want to heat cycle them to death with street driving. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-02, 12:19 PM	#57
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	Stupid question incoming....DUCK!... Do they shave the tires mounted on the wheels or off?... Ok, it's save to look now.

2007-03-02, 03:16 PM	#61
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I can give you a full review of the RE-01Rs * (* offer not valid until october 2007)

2007-03-02, 04:06 PM	#65
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I'll be running the same 615s I had last year, seeing as how I've got less than half a season on them. . . __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-03-02, 04:09 PM	#66
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Babies are ruining autocross. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-03-02, 04:20 PM	#67
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hoosier A6's, eta march 7th. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-03-03, 08:33 AM	#70
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Well, now that I'm on race tires, can I start complaining about the street tire pax???? God help us. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-03-03, 08:57 AM	#72
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	I had a dream last night about Yokohama Neovas. Is this a sign?

2007-03-03, 10:33 AM	#75
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I'll be running last years RT-615's this year. Less traction is more fun anyway.

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