Need tire suggestion

[Billy Blaze]

I have a 2007 MX5 GT
I want a very good traction tire, but not R comps
not all season, think extreme traction.
205/45/17 is my size
also since i am not runnin OEM wheels and mine are 17X7.5 could I change my tire size to open up more tire options?

I have been looking around and haven't found anything I am really sold on yet, thought you guys might have some input

[David]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes


These are good from what I've heard, idk about being on a miata though

[Nails]

Hey Billy, the Dunlop Star Specs are a very good tire at a somewhat reasonable price. I suggest a 215 instead of 205. You could even do 225 but you'd lose sidewall stiffness. If you can find Hankook RS2's, that's what I have now, they are very good too. I have 215/40/17 RS2s stretched on 8 inch wheels and it has much more stiffness and steering response than the 235 wide Toyo T1Rs I had on them before.

[Billy Blaze]

I was looking at the RS2's but TR only has them in 235

[wrx74]

Link

Might drop down in size for your wheels.

[jrj512]

I want a very good traction tire, but not R comps
not all season, think extreme traction.

If this is what you want, then skip the RS2 and the T1R. The RS3 and the R1R have better performance. I would suggest trying the Star Spec. You could also consider the RE-11.

[Nails]

I got my RS2s on a clearance. They're discontinued due to RS3s. As for the 255 on a 17x9 you would need to fender roll for that size.
I was under the impression you were keeping your rims Billy.

[CHeavin_2006]

I'm running the Dunlop Star Specs on my stock wheels right now. I bumped it up to 215
Also they have decent treadwear considering the performance you're getting outta them.
I drive them at pizza hut five days a week and I have 3 autox's under them, so far so good.

[Billy Blaze]

Nails, i am keeping my rims.
TR only offers the RS3's in 235, mine are currently 205.
I am not planning on going 255 as I have 7.5 rims

I mispoke when I said RS2's i meant 3's

[2K Miata]

Billy,

I just put on some Hankook V12 on my Mazdaspeed 3 and so far I'm giving them a thumbs up. They have a tremendous amount of grip in the corners and straight line. I don't seem to be able to lite up the tires like before on take-off.

They finish just behind the Star Specs on a Car and Driver test and they are $85 each in your stock size and you can get a $50 rebate on 4 tires.

Here is the tire comparison test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...12_evo_page_10

And here they are on Tire rack:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...12_evo_page_10

[wrx74]

Another tire comparison - this weekend's SCCA National Tour in Arkansas.
Look at the tire brand choices in Street Touring - all street tire classes. Link

[Billy Blaze]

Thanks fellas , I think I am going to try out the Star Specs