Tyre Sizes for the ITR
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Tyre Sizes for the ITR
Need some help, just got my JDM ITR. It needs new tyres for the SVA testing what do you guys recommend?
Please add other choices as long as I can buy them in the UK and there not going to cost me stupid money. (No more than the cost of Bridgestone SO3's).
Sizes I've been looking at are 205/50 R15 or 195/55 R15 (Stock).
Please add other choices as long as I can buy them in the UK and there not going to cost me stupid money. (No more than the cost of Bridgestone SO3's).
Sizes I've been looking at are 205/50 R15 or 195/55 R15 (Stock).
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (DutchITR1689)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DutchITR1689 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IMO, if you have never tried the stock RE-010, you should try that first. Use it as a reference for future tyres.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (DutchITR1689)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DutchITR1689 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IMO, if you have never tried the stock RE-010, you should try that first. Use it as a reference for future tyres.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Perfect advice. In stock sizing of course.
Perfect advice. In stock sizing of course.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Perfect advice. In stock sizing of course.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Makes sense, any comments with regards wet weather performance of the Bridgestone - RE010's? I live in UK so there's gonna be more than my fair share of rain, snow and ice over the next few months.
Perfect advice. In stock sizing of course.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Makes sense, any comments with regards wet weather performance of the Bridgestone - RE010's? I live in UK so there's gonna be more than my fair share of rain, snow and ice over the next few months.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Makes sense, any comments with regards wet weather performance of the Bridgestone - RE010's? I live in UK so there's gonna be more than my fair share of rain, snow and ice over the next few months.
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Wet performance is always a mixed issue and it depends on what you feel is "good" (e.g. Azenis some people feel they are acceptable on wet while others do not). As for Snow and Ice, none of those will be any good for those conditions, they simply will not want to stop...
You'll need snow tyres.
I'd go with the RE010 like DutchITR said, and you'll have a reference point of what Honda intended the R to feel like originally. BTW, what rubber did the JDM DC2R come with? Unless it's a '96spec, shouldn't it have 205/50/16's? (or was it 205/45/16? runs downstairs to take a look...)
Makes sense, any comments with regards wet weather performance of the Bridgestone - RE010's? I live in UK so there's gonna be more than my fair share of rain, snow and ice over the next few months.
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Wet performance is always a mixed issue and it depends on what you feel is "good" (e.g. Azenis some people feel they are acceptable on wet while others do not). As for Snow and Ice, none of those will be any good for those conditions, they simply will not want to stop...
You'll need snow tyres.I'd go with the RE010 like DutchITR said, and you'll have a reference point of what Honda intended the R to feel like originally. BTW, what rubber did the JDM DC2R come with? Unless it's a '96spec, shouldn't it have 205/50/16's? (or was it 205/45/16? runs downstairs to take a look...)
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
Hold your horses!
You have a<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> just got my JDM ITR. </TD></TR></TABLE> Then you need 16 inch tires.
D'OH!
You have a<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> just got my JDM ITR. </TD></TR></TABLE> Then you need 16 inch tires.
D'OH!
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (DC2fanboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2fanboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BTW, what rubber did the JDM DC2R come with? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The rubber that came on my JDM 16's when I got them was 215/45/16 RE-010. From what I hear they were designed for the JDM ITR just like we got car specific RE010's.
If anyone knows where to get the same RE010's in 215/45 please let me know because I have been searching forever! The only other tire I've found in 215/45 is the Falken Azenis.
The rubber that came on my JDM 16's when I got them was 215/45/16 RE-010. From what I hear they were designed for the JDM ITR just like we got car specific RE010's.
If anyone knows where to get the same RE010's in 215/45 please let me know because I have been searching forever! The only other tire I've found in 215/45 is the Falken Azenis.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (92TypeR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92TypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The rubber that came on my JDM 16's when I got them was 215/45/16 RE-010. From what I hear they were designed for the JDM ITR just like we got car specific RE010's.
If anyone knows where to get the same RE010's in 215/45 please let me know because I have been searching forever! The only other tire I've found in 215/45 is the Falken Azenis.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, I just checked my corded RE010's downstairs... The only place I know we are able to get them is at the Acura Dealer, but they cost an arm and a leg... each! So my JDM 16's lay hopelessly corded on the basement floor... sigh... 
The rubber that came on my JDM 16's when I got them was 215/45/16 RE-010. From what I hear they were designed for the JDM ITR just like we got car specific RE010's.
If anyone knows where to get the same RE010's in 215/45 please let me know because I have been searching forever! The only other tire I've found in 215/45 is the Falken Azenis.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, I just checked my corded RE010's downstairs...
The only place I know we are able to get them is at the Acura Dealer, but they cost an arm and a leg... each! So my JDM 16's lay hopelessly corded on the basement floor... sigh...
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (DutchITR1689)
If the new Advan AD07 is available in the UK, you should put it at the top of your list; fantastic wet traction and stability. A superior tyre to the RE-010 in every aspect (I ran RE-010s prior to the Advans).
I am sure H-T member DC5RK20A would concur
I am sure H-T member DC5RK20A would concur
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (Bbasso)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hold your horses!
You have a Then you need 16 inch tires.
D'OH!
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You guys forgot he has an 96 JDM ITR. So, it's 15".
You have a Then you need 16 inch tires.
D'OH!
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You guys forgot he has an 96 JDM ITR. So, it's 15".
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Makes sense, any comments with regards wet weather performance of the Bridgestone - RE010's? I live in UK so there's gonna be more than my fair share of rain, snow and ice over the next few months.
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All your choices you wrote down are not suitable for snow or ice.
For rain (in the summer), the S-03 is known as the best.
Makes sense, any comments with regards wet weather performance of the Bridgestone - RE010's? I live in UK so there's gonna be more than my fair share of rain, snow and ice over the next few months.
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All your choices you wrote down are not suitable for snow or ice.
For rain (in the summer), the S-03 is known as the best.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (DutchITR1689)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DutchITR1689 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You guys forgot he has an 96 JDM ITR. So, it's 15".</TD></TR></TABLE>
Three things....
The chances that he has a 96 are slim...
The chances that I would remember he has a 96 are slim also...
and last- he did not say that he has a 96 which has a 15 inch rim.
Not hating here just stating.
Three things....
The chances that he has a 96 are slim...
The chances that I would remember he has a 96 are slim also...
and last- he did not say that he has a 96 which has a 15 inch rim.
Not hating here just stating.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (Bbasso)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Three things....
The chances that he has a 96 are slim...
The chances that I would remember he has a 96 are slim also...
and last- he did not say that he has a 96 which has a 15 inch rim.
Not hating here just stating.</TD></TR></TABLE>
OK, here you go. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1031587
Three things....
The chances that he has a 96 are slim...
The chances that I would remember he has a 96 are slim also...
and last- he did not say that he has a 96 which has a 15 inch rim.
Not hating here just stating.</TD></TR></TABLE>
OK, here you go. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1031587
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (DutchITR1689)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DutchITR1689 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
OK, here you go. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1031587
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OK, here you go. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1031587
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (BoostR41)
only thing bout the AVS-ES100's I had those on my GSR, and it had a slight camber problem, which caused the tires to be shredded in a couple months but they are AWESOME when they work right... why not just go with Azenis?
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
If you can afford it, get some winter tires, and a set of summers. I just moved to Germany from South Georgia, so this tire issue is sucking. The RE010's did about the same in the rain as the Azenis sports IMO. For dry handling the RE010's were a little better, but not enough to warrant the price difference. I even got more miles out of the Falkens. Since they are not a dirrectional tire you can rotate sides. I had thought about the S03's next, but I read a couple reviews wear people were having poblems with balancing after a few thousand miles. hope that this helps.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (BoostR41)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostR41 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">find some 225/50/15's</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why?
Larger diameter doesn't help the FD.
Weight and rotational mass won't help either.
If not for R compounds and or for competition, stock size is fine. 205/50/15's are the largest I'd personally go.
Why?
Larger diameter doesn't help the FD.
Weight and rotational mass won't help either.
If not for R compounds and or for competition, stock size is fine. 205/50/15's are the largest I'd personally go.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
Apologies for not stating that it was a 96spec ITR. Stock size is 195/55 R15. The current Tyre's are some make I've neva herd off, therefore forgot the name once I left the car behind at docks for my journey home. but there Q rated that's 98Mp/h so they gotta go.
Can't find Yokohama ES100, Advan AD07 or Falken Azenis anywhere for sale in the UK. Therefore my current thinking is RE010's 195/55 this time and then SO3's in 205/50 next time. As I wanna have a good starting point.
If anyone's in the UK and can give me a cheaper price than £350 all fitted I'd be intrested to hear from you.
but there Q rated that's 98Mp/h so they gotta go.Can't find Yokohama ES100, Advan AD07 or Falken Azenis anywhere for sale in the UK. Therefore my current thinking is RE010's 195/55 this time and then SO3's in 205/50 next time. As I wanna have a good starting point.
If anyone's in the UK and can give me a cheaper price than £350 all fitted I'd be intrested to hear from you.
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
I personally loved the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's ... never tried the D2's...
However I'm picking up a fresh set of S-03's tomorrow, so I'll have a reference.
Personal opinion though... Eagle F1's > 010's
However I'm picking up a fresh set of S-03's tomorrow, so I'll have a reference.
Personal opinion though... Eagle F1's > 010's
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Re: Tyre Sizes for the ITR (ibme_uk)
After alot of debate i've made up my mind!
I've chosen Toyo Proxes T1-S 195/55 R15 V, there cheaper than the Bridgestone's. I've stuck to stock sizes this time as i'm not sure if SVA test will be happy about non stock tyres being fitted and I wanna keep the handling as the guys at Honda intended.
Toyo Proxes T1-S
Being fitted friday morning
I've chosen Toyo Proxes T1-S 195/55 R15 V, there cheaper than the Bridgestone's. I've stuck to stock sizes this time as i'm not sure if SVA test will be happy about non stock tyres being fitted and I wanna keep the handling as the guys at Honda intended.
Toyo Proxes T1-S
Being fitted friday morning