Will this work?

[Sze Chi]

Will 215/45/17 front & 265/35/18 work, Yokohma Advan A050. I am looking for a DOT approve competition tires for the track.

Thanks

Peter

 

[eraxpres]

rears are perfect, front's are a bit tall and you may rub

 

[NSX R-GT]

wow A050
how much can you get a set like that?

 

[nsxtasy]

Yes, the fronts may rub. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any R compound tires in the "ideal" front size of 215/40-17. Which means your choices are going slightly undersized (many R comps are available in 205/40-17) or going oversized (215/45-17 or 235/40-17).

In the rear, 275/35-18 is available in most R comps. A few are available in 265/35-18, including the Toyo R888 and Yokohama A048. Both of these also come in 215/45-17; the R888 also comes in the other two 17" sizes I mentioned.

 

[Sze Chi]

It is very frustrating, I want something that is R compound for dedicated track use. I'll keep researching and maybe next year Yokohama will introduce newer size for their OT approved tires????


Peter

Thanks everyone for the info.

 

[NSX R-GT]

if money is no a problem i suggest u to go with the RE55S
they have 215/40/17 and 265/35/18
but its very expensive!

 

[pach]

It is very frustrating, I want something that is R compound for dedicated track use.

Have you considered Hoosier R6's ? They make them in both 205/40R17 and 225/40R17 both are the same diameter as a 215/40R17 tire 23.8"

 

[stuntman]

215/45-17 will fit, I had them on my car. If your really low the tire will rub on the fender liner if you hit a bump. You will most likely be fine in this regard, but you will rub at full lock whick isn't a big deal imo, since you are rarely ever at full lock.

Personally I'd go with the 235/40-17 over 215/45-17 up front as its a wider tire, makes the car more neutral, improves turn in and reduces understeer.

0.02

 

[Sze Chi]

Going to get a wide fender, about 20mm wider on each side with no inner liner. Would this set up work? 235/40R/18(F) 265/35R/18(R). Will that affect the TCS & the wheel bearings. Pls understand that this is mainly track use only an the occasional street use.

Thanks!!

Peter