Semi Slicks 14's vs 15's

[ae71neo]

Looking at doing some track days other than drift so I'm shopping for some semi slicks. I'm currently running on 14x8 -12 rims and wondering if its beneficial going to a 15 inch rim. Namely a 15x9. Now on the 14's I would look at running a 195/60/14. The only ones available that I've found to come in this size is the Bridgestone re55s, Dunlop dz03g, Yokohama a048 and a050. I could go a 205/55/14 in a toyo r888 or nitto nt01 but I'm worried about front guard clearance.

All of the tyres I've mentioned are available in 15inch in a 195/50, 195/55 or 205/50 which would be my preferred size.

Should I go to a 15 inch wheel? Will it make that big of a difference?

Thanks guys

[ke_70]

i wouldn't bother unless you are planning on filling the wheels up with bigger brakes

you'll have less unsprung weight with the 14's and a better rolling diametre

[AJPS]

15s usually offer better range of compounds and prices

dont run 15x9s if you want to run semi slicks in a 195...

7s or 8s are plenty

as for rolling diameter it will be more or less the same

[ae71neo]

I agree, i'd get some 8's if i was going to run a 195.

I think if i get more into i would definitely look at upgrading my front brakes but at the moment what i've got will be ok.

Anyone in Sydney know where to go for the best prices? I know shops like taleb, ozzy and st george tyres do semi's but not in 14".

Ive got some prices on A050's for $270 and the DZ03G for $280 for 195/60/14.

[AJPS]

im wanted dz03g - they sound like the choice tarmac rally tyre

im going with 050 this time because i got a deal

will see how they go

[ae71neo]

What wheel and tyre sizes are you running?

[willa]

Check in with beally, he is running some 195/60r14 falkens, not sure if they are semi's though!

Will.

[pen15]

trav let me know about what you get because im looking for semis aswell for some grip i would like to race improved production lol what series are you looking at racing in? we might get a deal if we buy 8 so hit me up

[ae71neo]

Im not looking to do any racing, just some practice days n shit. I believe improved production run 195 maximum on a 7" max rim? Im not too sure. Are you looking at 14's or 15's?

[pen15]

14's bro I have the exact same wheels as you

[ae71neo]

Well I rang a few people. These are all 195/60/14 and if we bought 8 of them.

A050 $250
RE11 $320
DZ03G $285

Apparently the RE11 replaces the RE55S but I didn't think the 11 was a proper r spec. Also there's the silverstone FTZ RR in a 185/55/14 for $265 which apparently runs on the wider side.

Surely there's better prices out there, not sure where though.

[4ABHGE]

Try tirerack.com It will still work out to be considerably cheaper getting those tyre from the states than locally.

[ae71neo]

Yeah I've checked. No semis in that size.

[Stej]

I bought some Kumho v700 205/55/14 for rear on 8" rim and 195/55/14 for front on 7" rim. Was $225 a tyre. Haven't used them yet, but read good reviews on the tyre.

[ae71neo]

195/55/14 would be good size too. I'll have to price some of those, I've read a few things about them too.

[ae71neo]

We can get 195/60/14 RE11S, A050 and D03G for about $160 in Japan. Not too sure how much shipping would be though.

[ke_70]

shippings a killer from jland.

[johl]

it would be best to talk to someone like erin form jdmgarage and ask him to thorw a bunch of tyres in his container

[ae71neo]

I've sent him an email. I'll see what he can do, thanks.

[ae71neo]

Matt, we can get 205/55/14 Nitto NT-01 for $219. Havent found about a discount yet. Is that size alright for you?

[AJPS]

i used the advan 050 on the weekend in a 195/50

very impressed

high levels of grip and progressive at the limit

[pen15]

Matt, we can get 205/55/14 Nitto NT-01 for $219. Havent found about a discount yet. Is that size alright for you?

Yeah man I'm keen size is sweet who is that from?

[ae71neo]

Taleb tyres

[hollywood89]

Well I rang a few people. These are all 195/60/14 and if we bought 8 of them.

A050 $250
RE11 $320
DZ03G $285

Apparently the RE11 replaces the RE55S but I didn't think the 11 was a proper r spec. Also there's the silverstone FTZ RR in a 185/55/14 for $265 which apparently runs on the wider side.

Surely there's better prices out there, not sure where though.

is that for a set/pair/single?

[ae71neo]

Per tyre

[sundee]

check the manufacturing date on the tyre before you lay down the cash guys...

i use a Federal 595 RS-R on my S13... BS amount of grip, even in the wet.
http://www.federaltyres.com.au/tyres/ultra-high-performance/595rs-r

only thing is 14's not available

Travis flick me some prices you have got for various tyres if your after 15's and ill see if i can sort you and matt out.

[pen15]

Joel 14's is where it's at hook us up with some 14's and I Thaught the prices above where per corner I was shitting lol I guess it's not that bad after the 21st drift day I'll get some rubber for some grip

[ae71neo]

I just phoned fsport and we can get 195/55/14 kumho v700 for $230 each if we buy 8 of them. So there's a few options. From cheapest to most expensive it goes:

205/55/14 Nitto NT01 $219
195/55/14 Kumho v700 $230
195/60/14 Yokohama A050 $250
185/55/14 Silverstone FTZ RR $265
205/55/14 Toyo R888 $280
195/60/14 Dunlop DZ03G $285
195/60/14 Bridgestone RE11 $320

Anyone know of any other options are out there?

[evo_]

Hi guys, i have been looking in to this same dilemma myself. I saw someone mention that you can't get semi's from tirerack in suitable sizes, there are in fact a few options from them however the only brand that they will ship to australia is Kumho.
They have a Semi called V710, only two of the options are a low enough price to even consider, if you can get Nitto's for $219 locally.

It is available in the following:

14s
195/55/14 - $180ea
205/55/14 - $185ea
225/50/14 - $216ea

15s
205/50/15 - $222ea
225/50/15 - $226ea

[evo_]

check the manufacturing date on the tyre before you lay down the cash guys...


Very good point, i was looking at two sets of tyres and couldn't figure out why one was $90 less per tyre than everywhere else. Turns out they were 2007 stock whereas the others were 2011 stock.

[pen15]

nitto nto1 on stock front guards i need to fold the lip on inside and trim the front guards

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/2/8/407645.jpg

[ae71neo]

Any from the front? I'm keen to see how they fit the rim. And the back guards?

[pen15]

i will when i drop it on the ground i had to cut my guards and belt in the pinch seem back

[Stain]

Anyone know of a place to get R888's in 205/55r14 or 225/50r14 locally that don't charge a fortune? I'd consider the kumho's but i dont like the look of the wear rating

[evo_]

Hi guys, i have been looking in to this same dilemma myself. I saw someone mention that you can't get semi's from tirerack in suitable sizes, there are in fact a few options from them however the only brand that they will ship to australia is Kumho.
They have a Semi called V710, only two of the options are a low enough price to even consider, if you can get Nitto's for $219 locally.

It is available in the following:

14s
195/55/14 - $180ea
205/55/14 - $185ea
225/50/14 - $216ea

15s
205/50/15 - $222ea
225/50/15 - $226ea

Just on this, i asked for a quote on the shipping and it was over $300, so the local Nitto NT01s work out much cheaper

[ae71neo]

I've got some nittos arriving today and on the weekend. Can't wait to fit them and see how they feel.

[evo_]

Where did you guys get your NT01s from? Taleb?

[Stain]

I found some nt01 205/55r14 on ebay for pretty good money. But still no luck with anything in 225/50r14

[ae71neo]

NT01s have arrived and been fitted to my 14x8's. I must say they fit this size wheel perfectly. And yeah they were purchased from Taleb through ebay.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/9/408429.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/9/408431.jpg

Next 2 coming this weekend, and then ill see how they fit on the front next week.

[AJPS]

what is the manufacture date?

[evo_]

The ones from Taleb that i saw on ebay were 2007 and 2011/12, i think the $219 ones are 2011/12

[ae71neo]

December 2011