BigSkinnyS2k

hey guys im looking for some new tires and i like the toyo RA-1 radial....will this setup mess with me any? like fitment or any general things
front 225/50/16
rear 255/50/16

l8brakr

You do know the RA-1 is a race tire right? They can be run on the street and are considered by most the best "streetable" R compound so that's cool as long as you're aware. As for sizes the 255 is nearly an 1.5 inches taller than stock so I would not recommend them. The 205/245 combo is much better and will have plenty of grip as well as fill up the wheel well because they are wider than the specs dictate. I run this config at the track as well as many others. Good luck!!

BigSkinnyS2k

you think 225/245 is good i know a lot of guys on here run that setup...

TubeDriver

225/245 works for people running AS Solo II WITH a larger front swaybar. If you are running on the street with OEM swaybar you want a 205/245 combo. The RA-1 unshaved is a the most streetable of R Compounds but once you get it worn down to were it is most effective on dry pavement (after ~4-5k street miles) is is TERRIBLE in wet, standing water. You will end up wrecking your car in the rain unless you get another unshaved pair. I race with RA-1s and use them on the street but my car never sees rain (on the street anyway).

Triple-H

I too run the 205/55-16 and 245/45-16 on the track and it is a wonderful set up.

JSR_AP2

It sounds like the RA1s have pretty good life for the street (I know ppl have raved about their life on the track). Anyone know how the A032R H-compound wear on the street?...would they last fairly long (similar to RA1). They also come in the correct 205/245 setup. Thanks.

BigSkinnyS2k

so what with it effect if i get the 225/50/16 in front and 245/45/16 in the rear without bigger sways..i mean is it going to kill me if i dont have sways

Caffeinated21

right now im running 205 front with 225 backs (s03's not s02s) which should make the car more prone to oversteer, but i drive the car at the limit regularly and If anything i still think the car understeers a little more than it oversteers.

TubeDriver

You are going to get more oversteer with 225/245 and OEM swaybars.

TubeDriver

If you enter a corner too fast you will understeer. Simple. That holds for just about any car made.

Th fact is, your current setup has less wide of a tire in the rear compared to the OEM setup (OEM S02 225 is really closer to 245 in size). I don't see any good reason to run a narrower tire in the rear.