jst2878

I did some spirited driving down at the dragon. Not once towards the end of my runs did these tires break loose like last year with the re11a. But even that was towards the end of the day with 200+ miles at 90 degrees. These re71r tires are not as good in the rain, but they're still able if u must. They are louder as well. Great tire. Back in stock May 1st. 70.00 rebate ends April 31. Whoever buys before that will still get the rebate even though they don't have the tires yet. 740.00 shipped

DavidNJ

If street driving rain is unavoidable even if you try to go out on sunny days. And you can never tell when you will hit a puddle possibly causing hydroplaning. Looking at the tread wouldn't they be at least comparable to the V2SS which many people drive on the street?

How much noisier are they? The similar tread D2SS was among the noisiest.

DrPcmd

Just as loud as the Dunlop Z2.

takchi

These tires are stupid sticky. I've never driven on them, but I rode with Bob Endicott to get a feel for them and I don't think I heard any sort of squeal from them. Dry grip is just immense. On top of that, you can use your hand to touch the hot compound and find it to stick almost like a Hoosier...

DavidNJ

My tires shipped from Delaware...we were waiting on the 255 rears.

s2k4life_az

I currently have AD08 tires (235/40-17 front; 255/40-17 rear) on wheels that are 8" and 9" wide front to back. Do you think I could run 245/40-17 on 8" wheel (lowered at 13" drop with 3.2 camber upfront) without any issues? I'm thinking yes I can. Advise/thoughts?

Here are the comparative specs:

AD08 - 235/40-17
Tread width 9.1"
Section width 9.6"
Overall diameter 24.3"

RE71R - 245/40-17
Tread width 8.6"
Section width 9.8"
Overall diameter 24.7"

DavidNJ

Don't the STR autocross S2ks run similar ride heights with 255/40-17's front on 9" rims? Offset would be more critical though.

s2k4life_az

They usually do. I'm more HPDE than AutoX. I have Swift R springs -3.2 camber upfront. Ride height is low but very functional.

s2000Junky

If those tire measurements are accurate, then id go for it. Your width isn't a concern as the net is virtually identical, its just the overall diameter that has changed, but really not much. You will see just a 2mm smaller gap between the tire and fender, which is if you took 2 penny's stacked together for reference. I doubt thats going to create rubbing if you aren't now.

s2k4life_az

Thanks. I will report back with pics and experience after purchase.