Maxxis VR-1 245/40/15
#201
Where have you been, if this goes how the world normally works we'll buy all these tires, maxxis will go "hmm why arent these on the shelf anymore, I guess we should stop selling them since we cant keep them in stock." and then no one else will sell the size and we'll all get pissed off because idiots that run things always seem to get the wrong signals. This is the same effect that makes the yogurt flavors you really like and always seem sold out at your supermarket get replaced with flavors no one likes.
#204
Here's someone's first impressions - sounds like it's more towards the RS3 / starspec 2 / AD08R than a RE71R or RivalS for a given size: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2600507
Disclaimer - found via google, no idea how reliable or applicable to our sizes this person's views are.
Disclaimer - found via google, no idea how reliable or applicable to our sizes this person's views are.
#207
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I agonized a bit over what to do on my street car, knowing the VR-1 will likely be a little slower than the narrower RivalS/RE71R. Finally decided that if the 245/40 VR-1 comes within 0.5sec of the RivalS, but lasts 3-4x as long, then it's a win in my book. Hopefully I'm wrong and the width bridges the time gap entirely.
#209
I'm certainly doing my part to pump up the opportunity to the right people.
Not too long ago 225/45-15 in a 200tw was considered niche...sure wish Bridgestone thought otherwise.
Last edited by AndyHollis; 03-29-2016 at 09:53 AM.
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This tire is looking like it can not only fill a new size in the market, but also become another go-to model. I'm excited to see some data with reviews!
I'm having a hard time justifying them for my street tires over a 225 V720, though. I run 15x9s and my TTE car only makes ~135rwhp. I suppose they would probably last longer and I don't really care about raw speed. They would just be my HPDE ride along and mountain/street tire.
I'm having a hard time justifying them for my street tires over a 225 V720, though. I run 15x9s and my TTE car only makes ~135rwhp. I suppose they would probably last longer and I don't really care about raw speed. They would just be my HPDE ride along and mountain/street tire.
#215
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This tire is looking like it can not only fill a new size in the market, but also become another go-to model. I'm excited to see some data with reviews!
I'm having a hard time justifying them for my street tires over a 225 V720, though. I run 15x9s and my TTE car only makes ~135rwhp. I suppose they would probably last longer and I don't really care about raw speed. They would just be my HPDE ride along and mountain/street tire.
I'm having a hard time justifying them for my street tires over a 225 V720, though. I run 15x9s and my TTE car only makes ~135rwhp. I suppose they would probably last longer and I don't really care about raw speed. They would just be my HPDE ride along and mountain/street tire.