I`m still looking for a trackable street-tire in my size: 215/40/16.
Look at my avatar so see what I`m doing.

Problem: The size. The best tires are not available.
So please don`t tell me to use another tire size, because I`ve only got permission to drive 215/40. Please tell me what tire you would choose in 215/40 (NO slicks or semi slicks). It should have a strong sidewall for extreme handling.
Azenis are not available in Germany, S03`s doesn`t come in the right size.

 

There's only a handful of tires here made in that size... none of them are really what you want.

- Hoosier (A3S03/R2S03)
- Kumho ECSTA Supra 712
- Hankook Ventus
- Nitto 450
- Falken Ziex
- Yoko A520
- Falken GR Beta

I'm thinking a toss-up between the Kumho/Falken FK-451/Hankook H405

I wouldn't want any of them personally.

[edit] Maybe you could get your hands on some of the better tires that we don't get... some decent Yokohama's or something...


[Modified by JeffS, 9:44 AM 1/13/2003]

 

Is this because of some law or what? You will increase your choices tenfold if you are willing to go 1-2% smaller or larger diameter...

 

well, i know this is not what you were asking, but the azenis is available in a 215/45-15. besides, someone would ship to germany, that's i'm sure. just letting you know...

http://www.falkentire.com/html/produ.../tirespecs.htm

edit: link didn't work


[Modified by rodney, 10:15 AM 1/13/2003]

 

yeah, I`m using 7,5*16 cp-035 rims and received permit in addition to 215/40.
There are some good points on that because the combo is very light, the tire is wide and the FD ratio is better
I will not be allowed to choose for example So2`s in 205/45 or so.
The nextbest Yokohama is AVS Sport 205/50/16 sized...

Last season I ran on Dunlop SP 9000 and hey, I have done awesome suspension upgrades and the tire had been definitly the weakest part (we say, the car "swims").

I need a tire similiar to S03 in 215/40.


[Modified by ITR1858, 4:20 PM 1/13/2003]