17/17 and 17/18 Tire Choices - not much left.

[FlopShot]

Confidentially, I will be mounting 4 new tires on an original set of correct 5 spoke 1991 wheels for our 711 mile Red/Ivory car which is currently live on Bring-A-Trailer. Since the original tires are not dry rotted, they are still suitable for display. But I want the new owner to have a safe set of proper wheels and tires to install should they want to drive the car any distance beyond the delivery truck and their storage facility.

So what tire would everyone agree is the most standard looking and modest performing? I also need them before next Friday when the auction closes.

Thoughts?

Might want to start a new post as those are not 17/17 or 17/18 wheels.

 

[centerpunch]

Confidentially, I will be mounting 4 new tires on an original set of correct 5 spoke 1991 wheels for our 711 mile Red/Ivory car which is currently live on Bring-A-Trailer.
So what tire would everyone agree is the most standard looking and modest performing?

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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.

 

[Scott_Ales]

Might want to start a new post as those are not 17/17 or 17/18 wheels.

Dah, that would be better! Thanks

 

[ShawnOT]

Confidentially, I will be mounting 4 new tires on an original set of correct 5 spoke 1991 wheels for our 711 mile Red/Ivory car which is currently live on Bring-A-Trailer. Since the original tires are not dry rotted, they are still suitable for display. But I want the new owner to have a safe set of proper wheels and tires to install should they want to drive the car any distance beyond the delivery truck and their storage facility.

So what tire would everyone agree is the most standard looking and modest performing? I also need them before next Friday when the auction closes.

Thoughts?

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.

 

[RPM217]

Current issue of NSX Driver has a great article on tires, by none other than the infamous Ken Sax. Does anyone have experience with the Pirelli P Zero GTs that he has in the 17x17 OEM sizes for an 02?

Bump, does anyone have any experience with these tires on a NSX or any other car, that they can share?

 

[centerpunch]

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?

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[RPM217]

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.

 

[RPM217]

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.

Well, just checked my order status, as they were due on9/8 to be shipped, and now showing not available until after 9/23, and that's not going to make it for sure, prior to NSXPO. I just switched to the

Dunlop Direzza ZIII​

I'll give a review of these after the road trip...........

 

[dd356]

Somewhat related, has anyone ever used this 18/19 Hre setup? Sweet wheels, but pricey.

18/19" HRE 527 ACURA HONDA NSX NSX-T WHEELS TIRES COUPE TARGA 1991-2005 5x114.3 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 18/19" HRE 527 ACURA HONDA NSX NSX-T WHEELS TIRES COUPE TARGA 1991-2005 5x114.3 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[RPM217]

Well, just checked my order status, as they were due on9/8 to be shipped, and now showing not available until after 9/23, and that's not going to make it for sure, prior to NSXPO. I just switched to the

Dunlop Direzza ZIII​

I'll give a review of these after the road trip...........

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!!!