Earlierapex

I've searched, but I'm limited to choices based on available sizes. I just ordered some of the new Ruf classic look wheels (now made by AVUS and quite a bit lighter at 22 lbs). I need some tires. I'm thinking 245/45/17 in the front and 285/40/17 in the rear on 9s and 10s.

These sizes are available in these tires:
1) kumho Ecsta MX - hard to beat the price of the 285s at only $171, any reports?
2) Michelin Pilot Sport - $317!!!!
3) Yoko AVS Sport - $285!!!
4) BF Goodrich Gforce T/A KDW - $181 - looks pretty darn good.
5) Goodyear Eagle F-1 GSD - $199
6) Toyo Proxes RA-1 - ???price??? this is a DOT comp tire right?

I need 70% street/30% track, but I don't need the ultimate track tire. Something fun that will slide around a little is fine. I'll probably do 4 DE's a year.

Any help/opinions are much appreciated.

-dc

Marc Shaw

I have 225 and 255 Michelin Pilot Sports on my 7 and 8.5" rims of my 964.

They are great on the street and have worked well for two track days so far -- highly recommended but not the cheapest option. I have Toyo T1-S before that and they lasted very well. From what I've read, Kuhmo's are cheap for a reason.

Marc

Roon

Derick, do you know how much the original RUF Speedline wheels weigh as I have a set on my Trubo body car, 9" front, 10" rears and I keep reading about how they are a heavy wheel, but what are their actual weight?

Earlierapex

I've *heard* they were about 26 to 28lbs.

earlyapex

For the money, it's hard to beat the Goodyear F1GSD3.

The RA-1's are DOT R compound tires that will not be suited to street driving and may get you pulled over for lack of tread.

BFG KD is a great street/track tire. They may not be the best in the wet however.

Michelins are very good but pricey.