Front: T1R. Rear: POTENZA-070. STi. possible?
12 September 2009, 12:27 PM
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Front: T1R. Rear: POTENZA-070. STi. possible?
Hi.
I want to know what is the reason for the Subaru compay to announce that all the 4 wheels MUST be replaced to a same model of the tyre.
I'm planning to install two semi-slicks tyres (TOYO T1R) on the front axle and two Bridgstone RE070 tyres on the rear, in order to make the car less understeer and more over-steer tuning. The gear/Drivetrain is NOT DCCD.
The problem is that this is different model of tyres. the size of them is same. the grip isn't. Is that a problem to the drivetrain, gear or differencials of the car?
TY.
I want to know what is the reason for the Subaru compay to announce that all the 4 wheels MUST be replaced to a same model of the tyre.
I'm planning to install two semi-slicks tyres (TOYO T1R) on the front axle and two Bridgstone RE070 tyres on the rear, in order to make the car less understeer and more over-steer tuning. The gear/Drivetrain is NOT DCCD.
The problem is that this is different model of tyres. the size of them is same. the grip isn't. Is that a problem to the drivetrain, gear or differencials of the car?
TY.
12 September 2009, 02:12 PM
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I doubt it is a problem to the drivetrain.... just a problem to the handling! 
Not sure what you are referring to as semi-slick.... none of the types you mention are!
Not sure what you are referring to as semi-slick.... none of the types you mention are!
12 September 2009, 04:36 PM
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RE-070 is more of a "slick" than a T1-R, so would be better on the front. I found the Toyo road tyres T1-R & S wore heavily on my Scoob.
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12 September 2009, 06:32 PM
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dunx,
What do you constitute as wearing heavily?
One good thing I would always say about T1-R's is that they wear well imo.... well, they always have on cars that I have run on them.
What do you constitute as wearing heavily?
One good thing I would always say about T1-R's is that they wear well imo.... well, they always have on cars that I have run on them.
12 September 2009, 11:23 PM
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I'm hard on tyres.... T1-s shredded the shoulders off in no time, RE-070's are lasting very well, T1-R came off pretty quick to help a mate out, but wear was noticeable after just a few weeks.
dunx - the tyre killer.
dunx - the tyre killer.
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