Best tires that come in the stock size?

[M-Sport fan]

Nah, slicks or bust brah.

Ironically, their A7s/R7s are about the only tire anywhere made in a 225/40-17. LOL

 

[PunkST]

My 2 cents.

I enjoyed how predictable the factory re50A tires were. Even during autocross. I carried a weed sprayer full of water and hit the tires and intercooler after every run. I can see several back to back runs making them greasy and degrading the performance. Rain traction sucked. But you learn to drive careful.

currently on 215-40-17 azenis 615k+. A bit better at teml handling. Dry traction is good, they look racecar. And carried me to seattle and back with no issues. But again wet traction sucks. Might try a different tire soon as these are about done. Id love an 8"wheel and tire. Or if i flare it, a 9"tire.

 

[DoomsdayMelody]

Idk why people like Indy 500s so much. They are 340tw. Wouldn’t even consider that a track/ autocross tire

I think you forget that treadwear ratings aren’t at all standardized. Firestone’s 340 could be the same as Nitto’s 280. While the Indy 500 isn’t a track tire, it’s a pretty high performance street tire, and much more love-able and live-able than any DOT R compound would be in day to day use.


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[Speed daddy]

I think you forget that treadwear ratings aren’t at all standardized. Firestone’s 340 could be the same as Nitto’s 280. While the Indy 500 isn’t a track tire, it’s a pretty high performance street tire, and much more love-able and live-able than any DOT R compound would be in day to day use.


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OP is asking for the best tires in the track and autocross category. He’s already looking at 100tw R888Rs and NT01s. 500s aren't even in the category that he’s looking at.

 

[M-Sport fan]

While the Indy 500 isn’t a track tire, it’s a pretty high performance street tire, and much more love-able and live-able than any DOT R compound would be in day to day use.


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The 500s are most certainly much more tolerant of handling lower temps (but still not down to sub 30*F temps for extended periods of time, they are still a SUMMER tire after all) than any of the 100/200 or lower gumballs, which will freeze and have their sticky compounds crystallize below 40*F, rendering them all but useless.

 

[DoomsdayMelody]

OP is asking for the best tires in the track and autocross category. He’s already looking at 100tw R888Rs and NT01s. 500s aren't even in the category that he’s looking at.

OP is looking for a high performance daily per the original post. He mentions autocross tires, because he/she says that that they may get a different daily, but also says that he is open to suggestions. I think the best suggestion, for a daily, is to not run a DOT R compound tire. First tire he mentions is an RE71, which competes in the same category as the Firehawk.


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[sullybosco]

I'd like to run the RE71s but I have wheels that are the same size as stock and I don't really want to spend more money or have the space for another set of wheels (this would be my 4th set). I was looking at the R888Rs, and NT-01s. Open to other suggestions on best all-season tires. I'd like to keep wet performance in mind as I do daily drive the car, but it's a short commute. Hopefully by the time I buy the tires I'll have a new daily driver anyways

thanks,

Go with the RE-71RS or Kumho V730. Both give you great track performance while still being manageable in the wet for daily use. The R888R and NT01 are fantastic on track but sketchy in rain and pretty rough to live with day to day. Since you’re still commuting on them, the RE-71RS is probably the best compromise until you get a separate daily.