Autocross beginner needs new street/autocross tires

Bondfire · 04-17-2012, 07:48 PM

Hey all,

So I'm just getting started with autocross and it also happens that I need new tires. While I do plan on doing autocross once or twice a month, my main desire is for some good street tires. I'm currently still on my stock Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 R19 96W and 245/40 R19 94W, which I actually enjoyed reasonably well. I'm not looking to spend a ton, just want to get something that will be reasonable for both situations. Open to any suggestions and comments!
EDIT: 2009 Coupe Touring Sport

cossie1600 · 04-18-2012, 12:02 AM

Ebay time

ResIpsa · 04-18-2012, 07:27 AM

There are 2 305/30/19 Bridgestone RE-11's for sale on ebay right now for $163. I am running this same rear tire right now.

Regardless of what any forum tire expert will tell you, they will fit!

You better buy them before I do.

If you can't find any fronts used. Buy a set of 265 or 275 19's new. You will have saved a ton of cash.

cossie1600 · 04-18-2012, 08:47 AM

Only 20% left, not much pf a deal

ResIpsa · 04-18-2012, 12:07 PM

I call that shaved!

Bondfire · 04-18-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

There are 2 305/30/19 Bridgestone RE-11's for sale on ebay right now for $163. I am running this same rear tire right now.

Regardless of what any forum tire expert will tell you, they will fit!

You better buy them before I do.

If you can't find any fronts used. Buy a set of 265 or 275 19's new. You will have saved a ton of cash.

Those ebay tires are a great price, but I'm looking for something to replace my current bald tires. If I had an extra set of wheels I'd be all over those though!

cossie1600 · 04-18-2012, 03:33 PM

Then buy them new, 1300 bux

corbin09 · 04-18-2012, 03:38 PM

Op look into Hankooks or Conti Extreme dw. What is a ton to you? Some people value rubber more than others.

Bondfire · 04-18-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corbin09

Op look into Hankooks or Conti Extreme dw. What is a ton to you? Some people value rubber more than others.

Was hoping to stay somewhere around $1k if possible. If paying more really makes a big difference then I'm willing to push that up a bit.

DivZero · 04-19-2012, 12:03 AM

Have you looked at Dunlop Direzza Star Specs? They work great for both types of driving.

cossie1600 · 04-19-2012, 08:15 AM

they don't come in 19s

red6spd · 04-19-2012, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

There are 2 305/30/19 Bridgestone RE-11's for sale on ebay right now for $163. I am running this same rear tire right now.

Regardless of what any forum tire expert will tell you, they will fit!

You better buy them before I do.

If you can't find any fronts used. Buy a set of 265 or 275 19's new. You will have saved a ton of cash.

There was never an argument on whether or not 305's would fit. The argument was does it make the car feel squishy and roll around corners. Why go with such a large tire?

erkthejerk73 · 04-19-2012, 10:03 AM

how about my hoosier A6's as your 2nd set????

cossie1600 · 04-19-2012, 12:22 PM

Also shameless plug for a pair of my 265 35 19, they have 2/32nd on them RE11... $60 for the pair?

Bald RE11s will outrun any Continential DW you have in the dry. Save your money and buy real autox tires if you want to win, else you are wasting your time and money

ResIpsa · 04-19-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Also shameless plug for a pair of my 265 35 19, they have 2/32nd on them RE11... $60 for the pair?

Bald RE11s will outrun any Continential DW you have in the dry. Save your money and buy real autox tires if you want to win, else you are wasting your time and money

Will you ship?

04-17-2012, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bondfire Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessup Posts: 81 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z - Yel Rep Power: 13	Autocross beginner needs new street/autocross tires Hey all, So I'm just getting started with autocross and it also happens that I need new tires. While I do plan on doing autocross once or twice a month, my main desire is for some good street tires. I'm currently still on my stock Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 R19 96W and 245/40 R19 94W, which I actually enjoyed reasonably well. I'm not looking to spend a ton, just want to get something that will be reasonable for both situations. Open to any suggestions and comments! EDIT: 2009 Coupe Touring Sport Last edited by Bondfire; 04-18-2012 at 02:39 PM. Reason: Adding car model

04-18-2012, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	There are 2 305/30/19 Bridgestone RE-11's for sale on ebay right now for $163. I am running this same rear tire right now. Regardless of what any forum tire expert will tell you, they will fit! You better buy them before I do. If you can't find any fronts used. Buy a set of 265 or 275 19's new. You will have saved a ton of cash. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

04-18-2012, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	I call that shaved! __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

04-19-2012, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Also shameless plug for a pair of my 265 35 19, they have 2/32nd on them RE11... $60 for the pair? Bald RE11s will outrun any Continential DW you have in the dry. Save your money and buy real autox tires if you want to win, else you are wasting your time and money Last edited by cossie1600; 04-19-2012 at 12:28 PM.

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04-18-2012, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Ebay time

04-18-2012, 08:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Only 20% left, not much pf a deal

04-18-2012, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Then buy them new, 1300 bux

04-18-2012, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 279	Op look into Hankooks or Conti Extreme dw. What is a ton to you? Some people value rubber more than others.

04-19-2012, 12:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
DivZero Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 66 Drives: G35 6MT Sedan Rep Power: 13	Have you looked at Dunlop Direzza Star Specs? They work great for both types of driving.

04-19-2012, 08:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	they don't come in 19s

04-19-2012, 10:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
erkthejerk73 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: cincinnati Posts: 927 Drives: 13 F150 FX4 eb Rep Power: 15	how about my hoosier A6's as your 2nd set????