Late@Apex

I got a piece of metal in my right rear tire and the sidewall is ruptured, I am really glad it didn't explode on me on the track, all I felt i was an oversteer at corners exit, similar to what you feel when your tires heat up, anyway I ended up with this one tire that needs to be changed, the remaining 3 are Bridgestone RE050 at 50% of their life, I never really liked them on the track, and my plan was to use them as much as I can on the track then change to something more potent like the RE010 or Falken rt615.
now I am stuck with these 3 50% Potenzas on my car, replacing the 2 rear ones with the same RE050 is not really cheap, they are $200 each at tirerack, unless there is a place where I can get them way cheaper.
what do you guys think I should do?
Sould I change the rears only, or get 4 new Falken rt650?

icemans2k02

i love my 615s, they are cheap and effective on the track!!

RacerXI

I'd sell the 3 to help fund the new set.

ddess

or look for a used one in the classified section. Post a WTB....

PilotSH

this is a no brainer: just buy 2 Azenis for the rears. They grip way better than the RE050s, so you'll get understeer, which is good for still learning the car on the track. It's the cheapest solution, and one that willl work safely.

WashabiS2K

have you ever looked into the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs? They are about the same price as the RT615's, with even better dry and wet grip. I purchased a set for my new wheels and could not be any happier.

PilotSH

shoot, if the Direzzas are close in price, go with those! I agree! I don't know 17 inch tire prices well (damn 16s...)

icemans2k02

i got my set of 4 azenis 245/17/40 and 235/17/35 for 450 shipped all four

Late@Apex

they don't have 225 or 245 on tirerack, and it's a close out tire, so what's the best place to get those?

Late@Apex

wow, that's super low price, where did you get them from ?