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08-30-2010, 12:45 AM | #26 |
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Likely no, or there would be at least one competitor out of the 280+ drivers on street tires running them at SCCA Nationals next week. A tire advantage would not go unnoticed by this group.......
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08-30-2010, 01:57 AM | #27 |
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Well, they're extremely hard to come by, with little feedback. But who's to say no one will be running them?
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08-30-2010, 06:47 AM | #28 | |
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and this whole stupid ****ing fallacy that 'what is good for autox is good for the street' is just one of the dumbest things that has ever been foisted upon this community......ask all those that have snap spun and wrecked their wrx/sti with 'the greatest autox setup ev4r' these federal tires ROCK they are just hard to get as they are bought out quick by the drift boiz |
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08-30-2010, 07:15 AM | #29 |
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From the data posted, they would be good in autox. However, until someone actually runs them head to head with your mentioned tires, no one is going to be satisfied. Why not be a pioneer and get a set, run them in whatever circuit, and report back on how they performed against the "name" brands? If they are terrible for you, someone will take them off your hands pretty quick.
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08-30-2010, 01:05 PM | #31 |
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Here's some good and bad news for those of you that are interested in the Federal tire line up.
After you're done reading reply with the sizes you guys are interested in so I can relay the message. thanks, -Matt ================================================== == Hello Matt, Thank you very much with this great news on a blue Monday here in Taiwan. *I have brought up this issue during our morning meeting and the answer that I got is that even thought we have about 15 major distributors in America, the only main buyer of 595RS-R is from TDW. *However, their buying volume is very small from such a big distributor. *The true reasons, which I don't really know and quite frustrated with remain a mystery to us. *Perhaps by spreading out words of demand from your EVO clubs and RTA forums could make them be more aware the potential of our 595RS-R. *Do you might know other info. such as your friends' inquiry on what sizes of 595RS-R they are looking for and maybe you might even know a potential distributor that I can try to promote better with our motorsports products. *Our 595RS-R is really popular in Japan and other countries with drifting events. *Thank you for the effort in advance. *As regarding to our FZ201 and FZ202, it's true that we haven't finalized which distributor will get the right to sell these tires. *Hopefully by next year, you will see them in US soil..... Cheers |
08-30-2010, 01:44 PM | #32 |
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I need 255/35/18.
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08-30-2010, 02:18 PM | #33 |
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posted in the other thread, i want 255/40/17. but i'm sure 245/40/17 and 265/35/18 would be popular sizes along with the size above.
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08-30-2010, 02:39 PM | #34 |
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205/50/16 EDIT: actually, given the width, just 205/50/16 for me, RSR's or Evo's. I'd prefer Evo's, but take either.
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08-30-2010, 03:10 PM | #35 | |
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I think the two most called for would be 235/40R17 for WRX guys and 235/45R17 for STi guys. And probably some 18" sizes too. |
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08-30-2010, 04:09 PM | #36 |
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The bigger problem is that if they are really that much bigger than normal tires should be, people are going to have huge fitment problems. For example, 255/40R17 R1R on my wagon barely fit with enough clearance to fit a wrench through. If those things are massive, then they will not fit my setup in the same size. I can't be the only one who is down to about 5mm of clearance.
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08-30-2010, 08:41 PM | #39 | |
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just with track performance and availability |
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08-30-2010, 09:09 PM | #40 |
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In the midst of a technical discussion, I will hang my balls out and ask this TOTAL noob question
1.7 Gs???? I don't understand. How is this possible? Am I just a total noob, or am I missing something? Please help me understand. |
08-30-2010, 09:22 PM | #41 |
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At that speed, in that car, on a 14 degree banked turn, with those tires.... it's just simple math really.
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08-30-2010, 09:50 PM | #42 |
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Track is banked. It's not g's on a flat surface.
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08-30-2010, 10:03 PM | #43 |
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08-30-2010, 10:04 PM | #44 |
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08-31-2010, 07:22 AM | #45 | |
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They could simply come out of the mold a little differently than the tires they were compared to, so they seem wider before being mounted on a set of wheels. |
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08-31-2010, 08:44 AM | #46 |
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08-31-2010, 09:08 AM | #47 |
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Maybe a dumb question, but if the tire is somewhat intended for drifting, doesn't that mean that it may not be the best option for road course use of other events that demand consistent traction?
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08-31-2010, 09:35 AM | #48 | |
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Not that I'm on either side of the line here, and I definitely am not a fan of drifting. However, drifting would require consistent traction as well. Anyhow, I can get these tires through a local shop and have "nearly" purchased them on a few occasions. I just can't seem to give up my love of the Toyo, even with the immense savings. |
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08-31-2010, 02:01 PM | #50 |
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[quote=UFOpilot;31751976]Not that I'm on either side of the line here, and I definitely am not a fan of drifting. However, drifting would require consistent traction as well. quote]
OK, maybe I meant "designed to break loose" |
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