Hankook, Yokohama or Michelins as replacements for sport package

chrisgee32079

It looks like lots of people like the RE 11's, but they don't come in the stock size. So if I'd go that route, what would be the recommended size?

cossie1600

If you don't race the car, 265/35/19 and 285/35/19. If you do, 285/35/19 all around.

RekeHavoc

Just curious, why wouldn't you recommend a 275/35 and 285/35? It looks like the 275/35 would result in less speedometer error.

Thanks!!

m4a1mustang

The RE-11 is not available in 275/35.

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RekeHavoc

DOH! Well, what sizes would you guys recommend for a DD regardless of brand?

And flashburn, how do you like the V12's compared to stock? I am considering those myself.

Thanks!!

m4a1mustang

Basically an OEM height (or within a few tenths of an inch) tire that falls between the minimum/maximum widths for the rim size. Each tire manufacturer lists a min-max rim width for the size of the tire.

OEM sizes are pretty good and should be adequate for the vast majority of street drivers.

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flashburn

They are pretty good, but other than being slightly quieter, I don't find them any better than stock. They grip about as well, but the sidewall is a good deal softer.

I will say though, that they stood up great against my first track day. They were very predictable and had no issues with heat. Since they stayed predictable, the soft sidewall wasn't a big deal since you get use to how it feels. Although it wasn't a hot day (around 65), so I don't know how they would hold up on a hotter Summer day on the track. I've read complaints that they get slick when they heat up quite a bit. However, none of this will matter unless you are tracking the car. If you aren't tracking it, they are very good substitutes for the stock tires and a ton cheaper.

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RekeHavoc

Awesome, thanks man!!

/thread-jack off

cossie1600

I have 265/285 setup now, my speedo is more accurate now than with stock tires. The stock tires feel downright scary compare to the RE11. I have the V12s on my Prius, I found them to be overrated in terms of grip. THey weren't much better than the fuel economy tires that the car had stock.

Yeah they don't offer 35 series tires in 275. 275/30 would be too short.

Matthew

I have the v12s 255/285 setup and love them. I am in the same driving as the op a few mtn runs a year. I havent done any hard driving yet but they feel nice. I wanted the RE11s but with a wife in school I couldn't justify the price.

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