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Thor142 · 08-09-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JRL1LE

I am running the RS3v2's. I will switch the Re71's now that they are available in 20 inch sizes (they are stickier, but will obviously wear faster, too). I agree with you, the Goodyears are pretty sticky and have a great feel to them. I had to change my alignment/tire pressures when I went from Goodyears to Rs3v2 which are a little quicker, but I prefer the feel of the Goodyears.
I am waiting to see when the Goodyear Supercar 3 that will be on the 2017 1LE comes out. The new 1LE almost matched Z28 times at Laguna Seca, I assume some of that extra speed is from the Supercar 3 tires.

Thanks for the input. I think I'll just stay stock for now then. I don't want to change the feel of the car just yet. I still have way more than one second to gain by driving better before I need a tire change. If I loose that great on center feel it may take some of the confidence away to push the car harder at my level.
Are you thinking of ugrading to the new 1LE? I'm going to give it a year to get some real world feedback but the thought is definitely in my mind.

JRL1LE · 08-09-2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Thanks for the input. I think I'll just stay stock for now then. I don't want to change the feel of the car just yet. I still have way more than one second to gain by driving better before I need a tire change. If I loose that great on center feel it may take some of the confidence away to push the car harder at my level.
Are you thinking of ugrading to the new 1LE? I'm going to give it a year to get some real world feedback but the thought is definitely in my mind.

I am with you, I will wait a year or so, but it won't be easy once they show up and kick my butt

jksynergy · 08-09-2016, 01:10 PM

This is good news for sure. Though I have 4 1/2 sets of GY's in the basement to destroy first, I like this option. My son runs them on his Civic SI in autocross and is 1-1.5 seconds faster on them then the Dunlops he normally runs. They do have that wear out fast look to them though.
With 3 sets of 20" wheels more options are better for sure.

Thor142 · 08-09-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jksynergy

This is good news for sure. Though I have 4 1/2 sets of GY's in the basement to destroy first, I like this option. My son runs them on his Civic SI in autocross and is 1-1.5 seconds faster on them then the Dunlops he normally runs. They do have that wear out fast look to them though.
With 3 sets of 20" wheels more options are better for sure.

You don't HAVE to wear out all the Goodyears first. If you're in a hurry to try the Potenza's I could be persuaded to buy at least 1 set of GY from you

jksynergy · 08-09-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

You don't HAVE to wear out all the Goodyears first. If you're in a hurry to try the Potenza's I could be persuaded to buy at least 1 set of GY from you

Nice of you to offer. I really like the GY's which is why I have so many. For me they work on both the road course and the autocross. Once you find the limit you can really use them to that point. I'm in no hurry, but if I find them at a good deal I may make the leap.

olblue75 · 08-09-2016, 07:01 PM

540 bucks each I don't think so!!!!

Wacko37 · 08-09-2016, 07:24 PM

$310 each when I looked at them. Only like $100 more for a set of 71r's compared to R-S3's

HRD_WRK · 08-09-2016, 08:47 PM

For a needed 200 min TW tire, I was waiting on the 295 20s x 4 that I had heard was supposed to be available in Aug.
Was I misinformed and they're only going to be 285?

Spoke with some locals running them in 18s for Autocross- said they were by far better than the orher major players in that size. Felt they were more in the 150TW range - closest dot tire to the Hoosier slicks they also compete in.

JRL1LE · 08-09-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HRD_WRK

For a needed 200 min TW tire, I was waiting on the 295 20s x 4 that I had heard was supposed to be available in Aug.
Was I misinformed and they're only going to be 285?

Spoke with some locals running them in 18s for Autocross- said they were by far better than the orher major players in that size. Felt they were more in the 150TW range - closest dot tire to the Hoosier slicks they also compete in.

Those sizes were listed initially, looks like just 285/35/20 and 305//30/19 (due 8/21/16) for now. Tirerack said Bridgestone is way behind on orders and trying to catch up. There is lots of demand for these tires, upcoming SCCA Solo Nationals has over 1300 entries signed up, with all the street and street touring classes dominated by Re71r's.

sting808 · 08-10-2016, 04:27 AM

No 295s, yet... but these came last week. We'll see how they compare to R888 for autox. Couldn't wait for A-7s in 285/35R20... IF Hoosier makes them.

JRL1LE · 08-10-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sting808

No 295s, yet... but these came last week. We'll see how they compare to R888 for autox. Couldn't wait for A-7s in 285/35R20... IF Hoosier makes them.

Good luck

Thor142 · 08-10-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jksynergy

Nice of you to offer. I really like the GY's which is why I have so many. For me they work on both the road course and the autocross. Once you find the limit you can really use them to that point. I'm in no hurry, but if I find them at a good deal I may make the leap.

I agree 100% there's so much feedback from the GY's at the limit. I really like them. I figured you wren't selling since you were stockpiling

olblue75 · 08-10-2016, 07:46 PM

Who has the best price on them and they are a good looking tire...

sting808 · 08-11-2016, 03:32 AM

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Good luck

Thanks. My R888s were done last season. Got lucky when I called Tirerack last week.

08-09-2016, 01:10 PM	#17
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08-09-2016, 07:01 PM	#20
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	540 bucks each I don't think so!!!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-09-2016, 07:24 PM	#21
Wacko37 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2007 2500HD D-Max Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SW OK Posts: 322	$310 each when I looked at them. Only like $100 more for a set of 71r's compared to R-S3's __________________ 2010 Summit white SS/RS, Manzo full exhaust w/2" primaries, Roto-Fab intake, FE4 conversion, JRI Coilovers built by Ult_Performance w/hypercoils, BMR sway, BMR trailing arms, UMI toe links, solid sub-frame bushings, upper control arm bushings, radius inserts, caster locks, Taylor wires, BTR spec'd cam, tuned by ECS, various little lighting mods, ebay SLP splitter, Heritage grille, ZL1 rockers, Apex 19x11 w/RE-71r's 305/30/19, eaton tru-trac 2007 2500HD Duramax, Built trans, custom tuned beast

08-09-2016, 08:47 PM	#22
HRD_WRK HARD WORKING PATRIOT Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS RS-AUTO Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IOWA Posts: 367	For a needed 200 min TW tire, I was waiting on the 295 20s x 4 that I had heard was supposed to be available in Aug. Was I misinformed and they're only going to be 285? Spoke with some locals running them in 18s for Autocross- said they were by far better than the orher major players in that size. Felt they were more in the 150TW range - closest dot tire to the Hoosier slicks they also compete in. Attached Images Last edited by HRD_WRK; 08-09-2016 at 09:05 PM.

08-10-2016, 04:27 AM	#24
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 930	No 295s, yet... but these came last week. We'll see how they compare to R888 for autox. Couldn't wait for A-7s in 285/35R20... IF Hoosier makes them. Attached Images

08-10-2016, 07:46 PM	#27
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Who has the best price on them and they are a good looking tire... __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.