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Old Sep 10, 2021 | 10:03 AM
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Mine, running around 420 from a forged 2.5, has, since it had it's first new tyres, always run on 17's with Toyo Proxes T1S or T1R in 215/40 x17.
Wheels are standard WRX from an 03 car.

Car's been SORN'd since, 2018, currently being resprayed etc.

So, the current tyres have 5-6 mm tread, but haven't been in use for some time.

Tyres move on... what's the current thinking?

Remember: this is a 98 classic, 17's and coilovers.
It's NOT the same beast as later cars.
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Old Sep 10, 2021 | 01:15 PM
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Hi,

I'm running the STi wheels of about the same era so 225/45/17 and have Michelin Pilot Sport 4's and they are a superb all rounder.
Was thinking to try the nankang NS-2R next time as i don't need an all round ability tyre and the firmer sidewalls could bring an improvement.


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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveB
Hi,

I'm running the STi wheels of about the same era so 225/45/17 and have Michelin Pilot Sport 4's and they are a superb all rounder.
Was thinking to try the nankang NS-2R next time as i don't need an all round ability tyre and the firmer sidewalls could bring an improvement.


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Why don't you think you need an all rounder?
Track days only?
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 05:02 PM
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Sorry was away.

Spare car and don't tend to take it out in the wet to try and save the rot !

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