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Old 03-07-2016, 04:21 AM
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Try calling Tire Rack . Julian Chamberlin or Damon would likely be able to help. I think it is a 19x11 ET50 but I didn't ask much about it as I think the widest RE-71R is 285 and I didn't want any fuss/uncertainty with making the 19x11 fit.

Martin said he has BBS 19x11 ET50 with a 5mm spacer and it works for him. See post 38.
No problem on the fit with the 285 tire on the 19x11 rear wheels.

I put 11 HCs on the tires and looks like I have more than 50% tread left. These tires might last around 25 HCs for me (which is a lot for me).
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Old 03-07-2016, 04:50 AM
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Yes, you need extended length bolts for the spacers. Porsche 5mm spacer kit includes them.
http://suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991SPACER.html
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Yes, you need extended length bolts for the spacers. Porsche 5mm spacer kit includes them.
http://suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991SPACER.html
Thx!!!
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Originally Posted by usctrojanGT3
Yeah, the grip is definitely on par with the NT01s and the RE71Rs communicate a bit more. Can't beat the price at less than $1,100 for a full set either. These will be my track tires for the GT4 going forward.
why no interest in Hoosier?
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why no interest in Hoosier?
If you need to ask?



$$$$$s and life.

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Old 03-07-2016, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by zmon
why no interest in Hoosier?
Originally Posted by ExMB
If you need to ask?



$$$$$s and life.

Because I drive the car to the track and don't have anywhere to put an extra set of wheels/tires. Plus I'm fast enough with the RE-71Rs.
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Originally Posted by zmon
why no interest in Hoosier?
Isn't the consensus that running Hoosiers could lead to trouble with warranty repairs related to the motor? Hoosiers seem like a grey area. I don't have my owners manual yet, but my understanding is that "slicks" are disallowed. So is a Hoosier R7 a "slick."
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Surprising that this tire is in same league as others r R-comps like Sport Cup 2, Sport Maxx Race, etc. I guess long term it's cheaper to buy a set of 19's specifically for these tires.

Edit: Just learned these tires will be coming out in OEM sizes. Let's see if they screw us on the price.
Originally Posted by chriswd62
Bridgestone is scheduled to release the OEM GT4 20" sizes in the RE71Rs, although I don't know why they would release the front size in March and the rear in August. Hopefully they will move up the date for the rear size.

245/35R20 - 3/1
295/30R20 - 8/1


You could maybe get away with running BFGoodrich Rivals in 265/35r20 and 285/30r20 in the meantime.
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Originally Posted by usctrojanGT3
Because I drive the car to the track and don't have anywhere to put an extra set of wheels/tires. Plus I'm fast enough with the RE-71Rs.
Makes sense. just saw that you were DE champion so wanted to make sure you were using every tool in the box to keep that status!
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Makes sense. just saw that you were DE champion so wanted to make sure you were using every tool in the box to keep that status!
Don't think that I haven't thought about running R7s, but I want to give everyone else a chance. I was only 3 seconds slower than a 991 GT3 running R7s with my RE-71Rs.
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Martin - what are your camber settings?
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Martin - what are your camber settings?
-3.0 front and -2.6 rear...might have to go a little more to -3.2 and -2.8 to get more even tire wear.
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Excellent! Thanks for sharing...
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Are there any 19's from another Porsche model that would bolt to the GT4 with proper widths and offsets to use these tires?
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Originally Posted by vantage
Surprising that this tire is in same league as others r R-comps like Sport Cup 2, Sport Maxx Race, etc. I guess long term it's cheaper to buy a set of 19's specifically for these tires.

Edit: Just learned these tires will be coming out in OEM sizes. Let's see if they screw us on the price.
Where is this info from? Cause I don't see the 3/1 245s on tirerack. Didn't see any new release info and we are past 3/1 for the fronts already. Thanks!

Edit: just saw the fronts listed on the bridgestone website for available sizes. Woo-hoo fun times!
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