What tires are you guys with the ESS kits running?

Csa225 · 11-24-2015, 11:08 AM

Ive got the 525 and its tough to put the power down. Especially now that its getting colder. But spinning through 2nd gear?? Maybe I need to bite the bullet and get some PSS.

Beedub · 11-24-2015, 01:40 PM

i use nankang ns-2R semi slick road legal tyres.... they are ace and manage the power adequately.

Csa225 · 11-24-2015, 05:25 PM

I wasnt expecting to hear that! I was embarassed to admit i have the nankang ns-20 on. 255 35 19 and 275 30 in the back. Maybe i can call nankang and ask about an upgrade.

Beedub · 11-26-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Csa225

I wasnt expecting to hear that! I was embarassed to admit i have the nankang ns-20 on. 255 35 19 and 275 30 in the back. Maybe i can call nankang and ask about an upgrade.

very cheap and are the control type in around 4 actual race championships here int he uk, easily beat some of the better known semi slicks, such a good tyre.

Try them and you'll be massively impressed, the world of budget slicks has REALLY made a a big hit over here, but you need 18s to be able to access this.

seank · 11-30-2015, 11:10 PM

It wont matter what tire size you have. If you mash it, she will spin. That is what you wanted......right?

pokeybritches · 12-08-2015, 07:09 PM

I have Hankook RS3's (255/275) on my ESS car and PSS (235/265) on my G-Power car. The PSS won't put the power down. Neither put the power down when it's cold or damp. The RS3's can sometimes handle first gear depending on the road surface and temperature.

At 500+ horsepower, you're beyond the max performance summer category and move into the extreme performance summer category.

tikamak · 12-09-2015, 08:44 AM

I'm using Falken RT-615K and can only put the power down on good pavement, otherwise just remove DSC and burn the shit out of them till they heat up and grip well.

You can also try lowering the tyre pressure a tiny bit.

Csa225 · 12-09-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by seank

It wont matter what tire size you have. If you mash it, she will spin. That is what you wanted......right?

A trade off well worth the spinning! Took a 2nd gen cts-v by 2 lengths 2nd thru 4th gear.. Didnt know what hit him

Beedub · 12-10-2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Csa225

A trade off well worth the spinning! Took a 2nd gen cts-v by 2 lengths 2nd thru 4th gear.. Didnt know what hit him

impressive!

11-24-2015, 11:08 AM	#1
Csa225 New Member 9 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 07 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	What tires are you guys with the ESS kits running? Ive got the 525 and its tough to put the power down. Especially now that its getting colder. But spinning through 2nd gear?? Maybe I need to bite the bullet and get some PSS.
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	i use nankang ns-2R semi slick road legal tyres.... they are ace and manage the power adequately. __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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Csa225 New Member 9 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 07 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	I wasnt expecting to hear that! I was embarassed to admit i have the nankang ns-20 on. 255 35 19 and 275 30 in the back. Maybe i can call nankang and ask about an upgrade.
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11-30-2015, 11:10 PM	#5
seank enthusiast 48 Rep 1,695 Posts Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sacramento, ca iTrader: (4)	It wont matter what tire size you have. If you mash it, she will spin. That is what you wanted......right?
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12-08-2015, 07:09 PM	#6
pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	I have Hankook RS3's (255/275) on my ESS car and PSS (235/265) on my G-Power car. The PSS won't put the power down. Neither put the power down when it's cold or damp. The RS3's can sometimes handle first gear depending on the road surface and temperature. At 500+ horsepower, you're beyond the max performance summer category and move into the extreme performance summer category. __________________ VF Engineering Z4 3.0i, ESS Z4M, G-Power Z4M, 996 Turbo
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12-09-2015, 08:44 AM	#7
tikamak Captain 58 Rep 912 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster TiAG/black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beirut iTrader: (0)	I'm using Falken RT-615K and can only put the power down on good pavement, otherwise just remove DSC and burn the shit out of them till they heat up and grip well. You can also try lowering the tyre pressure a tiny bit.
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