If not Hankooks, then what?

dschultz · 01-14-2015, 05:33 PM

I'm looking to replace my Hankook RS3's and it appears there's a general shortage. Needed sizes not available until 4/30 according to TireRack. I thought I'd go with the Dunlop Star Spec's instead. Are there any other tires I should consider? For track days and to/from track. Not interested in R-comps at this time. Preferred sizes are 235/40 and 265/35 on stock rims. Thanks for any suggestions.

Finnegan · 01-14-2015, 05:59 PM

Dunlops. The new "Star Spec" is a great tire. Better than the old Star Spec and more than up to track work. I'd venture to say at least the equivalent of the RS3. I don't recommend NT05s as they are downright scary in the wet, drop off quickly in grip with use.

The HACK · 01-14-2015, 06:36 PM

BFG Rival. Except they'll be 245F/275R.

I drove a friend's Ford Focus ST "angry" for about 3 laps, shod with Rivals. They're LEAPS better than most of your Extreme Summers. There's enough tread so you won't get stranded when it's wet.

It's a very thinly disguised R-Comp pretending to be street tire.

dschultz · 01-15-2015, 01:15 AM

Thanks! Turns out the BFG's are on back order, too, so I guess the Dunlops are it by default.

Finnegan · 01-15-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

BFG Rival. Except they'll be 245F/275R.

I drove a friend's Ford Focus ST "angry" for about 3 laps, shod with Rivals. They're LEAPS better than most of your Extreme Summers. There's enough tread so you won't get stranded when it's wet.

It's a very thinly disguised R-Comp pretending to be street tire.

Good to know! Those looked promising when they came out but I wanted to see real life use.

inTgr8r · 01-15-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Dunlops. The new "Star Spec" is a great tire. Better than the old Star Spec and more than up to track work. I'd venture to say at least the equivalent of the RS3. I don't recommend NT05s as they are downright scary in the wet, drop off quickly in grip with use.

^ exactly the same as my experience with Star Spec & NT05

VMRWheels · 01-15-2015, 05:43 PM

Other than the options already mentioned:

RE-11
Federal RSR
Achilles 123s

^ Not too sure if they have the exact sizes you want though

Spreadsheet · 03-01-2015, 08:14 AM

RE-11As for sure. I ran through 2 sets of RS-3s and really liked the performance, even in the wet. However, the RE-11As are superior in every way so far (haven't yet driven in the rain, so can't comment there). The RE-11As are a much quieter tire, very, very noticeable. Just as good or better performance in the dry (I moved and re-tired there, so can't compare to some of my fav drives).

I would highly recommend the RE-11A as having been a former RS-3 fan.

Kgolf31 · 03-01-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spreadsheet

RE-11As for sure. I ran through 2 sets of RS-3s and really liked the performance, even in the wet. However, the RE-11As are superior in every way so far (haven't yet driven in the rain, so can't comment there). The RE-11As are a much quieter tire, very, very noticeable. Just as good or better performance in the dry (I moved and re-tired there, so can't compare to some of my fav drives).

I would highly recommend the RE-11A as having been a former RS-3 fan.

No way in any possible way the RE-11A is a better tire.

On the times, it is a much slower tire. It does not communicate well.

Look at the RE-71R. It is going to be leaps and bounds over that tire

Westersund · 03-01-2015, 11:04 AM

Michelin Pilot Super Sport, if they are available in the required sizes. Only heard good things about that tire, it's in the top range price wise though.

Pik Masta · 03-02-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Other than the options already mentioned:

RE-11
Federal RSR
Achilles 123s

^ Not too sure if they have the exact sizes you want though

I've ran Federal RSR last year in autox on my E36. Decent dry grip but in the rain, car feels like it's on ice!

ZStig · 03-02-2015, 05:38 PM

I'm on my second set of RE-11s

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dschultz Private First Class 26 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	If not Hankooks, then what? I'm looking to replace my Hankook RS3's and it appears there's a general shortage. Needed sizes not available until 4/30 according to TireRack. I thought I'd go with the Dunlop Star Spec's instead. Are there any other tires I should consider? For track days and to/from track. Not interested in R-comps at this time. Preferred sizes are 235/40 and 265/35 on stock rims. Thanks for any suggestions.
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dschultz Private First Class 26 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Thanks! Turns out the BFG's are on back order, too, so I guess the Dunlops are it by default.
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Spreadsheet Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Black 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (0)	RE-11As for sure. I ran through 2 sets of RS-3s and really liked the performance, even in the wet. However, the RE-11As are superior in every way so far (haven't yet driven in the rain, so can't comment there). The RE-11As are a much quieter tire, very, very noticeable. Just as good or better performance in the dry (I moved and re-tired there, so can't compare to some of my fav drives). I would highly recommend the RE-11A as having been a former RS-3 fan.
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Westersund Captain 496 Rep 869 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hallstahammar iTrader: (1)	Michelin Pilot Super Sport, if they are available in the required sizes. Only heard good things about that tire, it's in the top range price wise though.
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