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Might want to start a new post as those are not 17/17 or 17/18 wheels.
17/17 and 17/18 Tire Choices - not much left.
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CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT SPORT 02
Great tires, and the ONLY tires Tire Rack has in the original sizes that aren’t track tires or near track 200 TW tires.
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Dah, that would be better! Thanks
Are you still planning to include the original tires in the sale? Given the immaculate condition of that car and that it's basically exactly as it left the factory, I have a hunch that the new owner might want to preserve and display the car as such. I'd love to be wrong on this, but I doubt that car is ever getting driven except for from a trailer to a museum.
Bump, does anyone have any experience with these tires on a NSX or any other car, that they can share?
I bought some tires from the UK for a Lotus Elise many years ago, so for folks who don't mind shipping tires across the pond, it looks like Michelin UK has their newest Pilot Sport 5 in some sizes that would probably work for 17/17 cars.
205/40-17, 215/40-17, and 245/40-17 (but no 255/40-17).
Maybe 205F and 245R would be the right balance since 255 rear is not available?
www.michelin.co.uk
205/40-17, 215/40-17, and 245/40-17 (but no 255/40-17).
Maybe 205F and 245R would be the right balance since 255 rear is not available?
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Just ordered Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in 215/40R-17 and 255/40R-17 , should arrive and get installed next week. Going to have a few other items addressed before I drive down to Atlanta for NSXPO, so by the time I get there, I'll have a review on the tires.
Somewhat related, has anyone ever used this 18/19 Hre setup? Sweet wheels, but pricey.
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Early impression, on the drive home from getting the tires installed, they're quiet!!!! Good steering wheel feel, just a 15 mile drive, but with a 2,000 mile+ road trip, I'll give a more detailed report soon!!!
Now, about 600 miles on them, a few observations; they’re quiet, compared to the Yokohamas they replaced, they’re downright silent. Gas mileage is also better, averaged 29.35 mpg, mostly at75-80mph. Road feel excellent, no real twisties on the highway, but I’m sure during NSXPO, I’ll get to opine on that as well!
Well, got home a couple of hours ago, and need to address the water in my basement.........But, put over 2,000 miles on the tires. On the highway, they're quiet, and my gas mileage is better than ever. At a pretty constant 70-80 MPH on the ride down and back I got over 29mpg. On the mountain drive (was freaking awesome), the tires were like glue to the roads. The twisties were a joy with these on the car. If you're looking for the stock 17x17 2002-2005 replacements, I believe that these are being discontinued, so grab a set, while you can..............they're a bargain!!!
Just went looking for new tires on TireRack for my 17/17 setup at factory sizes of 215-40-17 and 255-40-17. There's not a lot of options any more...
Dunlop Direzza ZIII - special/closeout
Falken Azenis RT615K+
Yokohama Advan A052
Falken Azenis RT660
Nankang Sportnex CR-S
Yokohama Advan NEOVA AD09
Any recommendations?
Outside of those, I really wanted to see if there were any other size variants that could work in other popular tires and I looked at this setup on PS4S.
Michelin PS4S
215/45/17 = 24.6" 820 revs/mile - 0.8" bigger diameter than stock
265/40/17 = 25.3" 796 revs/mile - 0.3" bigger diameter than stock
1.03 diameter ratio - TCS should still work based on the details from this thread, any other considerations other than ratios?
Anyone running this setup? Any concerns with rubbing or altering the front/rear heights? Other thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Dunlop Direzza ZIII - special/closeout
Falken Azenis RT615K+
Yokohama Advan A052
Falken Azenis RT660
Nankang Sportnex CR-S
Yokohama Advan NEOVA AD09
Any recommendations?
Outside of those, I really wanted to see if there were any other size variants that could work in other popular tires and I looked at this setup on PS4S.
Michelin PS4S
215/45/17 = 24.6" 820 revs/mile - 0.8" bigger diameter than stock
265/40/17 = 25.3" 796 revs/mile - 0.3" bigger diameter than stock
1.03 diameter ratio - TCS should still work based on the details from this thread, any other considerations other than ratios?
Anyone running this setup? Any concerns with rubbing or altering the front/rear heights? Other thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
did you see this in this thread
How do you use the car? Daily driven? Tracked? How important is wet grip?
215/40-17 wont fit. 265/40-17 is fine
I did, I was a little worried about going 225 in the front with possible rubbing. I know you mentioned no audible rubbing sound, now that you've driven them some more miles, can you confirm no rubbing? Any other thoughts on them? Still a winner?
I have the Falken Azenis RT615K+ on my car. For any driving up to but not including track use, they are great. I run a 17 / 17 stagger. Wheels are Mita’s Type S / Zanardi replicas. Would not hesitate to purchase again.
215/40R17 Front
255/40R17 Rear
215/40R17 Front
255/40R17 Rear
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no issues but I'm at stock ride height..
Ok, then I might lean towards the Continentals. However, I'm on Type-S suspension, I know that lowers things a bit (~0.5") not sure if that would be a deal breaker on the front's rubbing...
Just reflecting on that since I have a 91, I was using the TCS ratio linked in this thread and looking again the TCS ratio that was for 94-01. The ratio for 91 factory 15/16 (205/50-15 and 225/50-16) is 1.078. Should I be targeting that ratio (since I generally don't disable TCS)? If so, would a 275/40-17 fit in the rear? That would be almost identical ratio (1.079) and rake to the stock 91 tires if I used (215/40-17 and 275/40-17).
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Real pleased with the Dunlops, you can read my posts above.
After driving a lot on wet roads and bad conditions with the Goodyear Eagle F1 A6 (17/18 setup) - they are amazing on the wet. Incredible grip and hydroplaning resistance. Rain at highway speeds is not an issue. Dry grip is plenty enough still. I will probably renew them and not go to the Yokohama AD09 which are probably the most obvious upgrade, but compromised on wet roads, especially on highways.
Agree on that
Howdy all. Hope this finds everyone well.
I'm replacing the racing tires that my 99 had on when I bought it.
I have the OEM stock rims. 16 front 17 rear.
I want buy the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 from tire rack.. but the fronts only come in
From what I read here so far is that this should NOT be an issue, correct?
There rears are exactly the same size as original. 245/40-17.
I should be good to go on a totally stock NSX with the 205's in front?
Thanks in advance. Anthony
I'm replacing the racing tires that my 99 had on when I bought it.
I have the OEM stock rims. 16 front 17 rear.
I want buy the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 from tire rack.. but the fronts only come in
- Size: 205/45ZR16 87W XL
From what I read here so far is that this should NOT be an issue, correct?
There rears are exactly the same size as original. 245/40-17.
I should be good to go on a totally stock NSX with the 205's in front?
Thanks in advance. Anthony
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...&rearWidth=245/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17#
Those are great tires; we are running them on the 750hp+ Gunther Werks Turbo.
205/45-16 will work fine. The ExtremeContact Sport 02 in that tire size has a 6.9" treadwidth.
By comparison, the 215/45-16 Bridgestone RE-71R has a 6.8" treadwidth.
205/45-16 will work fine. The ExtremeContact Sport 02 in that tire size has a 6.9" treadwidth.
By comparison, the 215/45-16 Bridgestone RE-71R has a 6.8" treadwidth.
Thanks for the quick reply sir.
I will order them!
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