Hankook R-S3 -> Germany?!
#1
Hankook R-S3 -> Germany?!
Hi there,
as this is my first post here, I would like to introduce myself... My name is Peter and yes, I am from Germany (I know, total surprise considering that title). I'm going to buy my Miata in the beginning of 2017. Looking for a nice & clean NB model (1.8 of course), preferrably with the 6-speed gearbox and torsen differential. Also, I registered on MT as I want to get that turbocharged at some point. Have been reading through the build section and other threads for some time and now the day has come to finally annoy you with my own silly questions :-)
Speaking of which: Do you know any dealer who might sell Hankook R-S3s, 225/45 R15 in my area? I would like to pair them with Advanti Storm S1s (15x9) or something comparable, finally found a dealer - atleast for these (870 Pounds = ~1100$ though, that hurts). But those tires are not easy to find here! Already wrote several mails to various shops (and Hankook, no response yet though) but noone seems to have them. It's really a pita (got that one? ) to get some parts for miatas here.
Thanks for your help! I hope, I didn't miss anything. I will definetly post some pictures and my plans for the car as soon as I get it!
Greetings from Germany
Peter
as this is my first post here, I would like to introduce myself... My name is Peter and yes, I am from Germany (I know, total surprise considering that title). I'm going to buy my Miata in the beginning of 2017. Looking for a nice & clean NB model (1.8 of course), preferrably with the 6-speed gearbox and torsen differential. Also, I registered on MT as I want to get that turbocharged at some point. Have been reading through the build section and other threads for some time and now the day has come to finally annoy you with my own silly questions :-)
Speaking of which: Do you know any dealer who might sell Hankook R-S3s, 225/45 R15 in my area? I would like to pair them with Advanti Storm S1s (15x9) or something comparable, finally found a dealer - atleast for these (870 Pounds = ~1100$ though, that hurts). But those tires are not easy to find here! Already wrote several mails to various shops (and Hankook, no response yet though) but noone seems to have them. It's really a pita (got that one? ) to get some parts for miatas here.
Thanks for your help! I hope, I didn't miss anything. I will definetly post some pictures and my plans for the car as soon as I get it!
Greetings from Germany
Peter
#2
There were never many 225-45-15s available in Europe. A tiny batch of Kumho's a long time ago and Toyo R1Rs and R888. Those last two have been discontinued as well, so while there may be some old stock still lying around at some warehouse somewhere most places show them as sold-out.
Hankook RS3s were only ever available in 195-50-15s or something similar. The 225s never made it Europe. There are some 225 DMACK tires available, but they are as wide as a 205 Toyo.
The problem is that all the competition tires you'll see people mentioning here on miataturbo use some volitile compound that is forbidden for sale in the EU. I guess you can try importing them from the US. There just isn't much point in building around the 15x9 size in Europe.
Hankook RS3s were only ever available in 195-50-15s or something similar. The 225s never made it Europe. There are some 225 DMACK tires available, but they are as wide as a 205 Toyo.
The problem is that all the competition tires you'll see people mentioning here on miataturbo use some volitile compound that is forbidden for sale in the EU. I guess you can try importing them from the US. There just isn't much point in building around the 15x9 size in Europe.
#4
The problem is that all the competition tires you'll see people mentioning here on miataturbo use some volitile compound that is forbidden for sale in the EU. I guess you can try importing them from the US. There just isn't much point in building around the 15x9 size in Europe.
Works well for the formidable Kumho V70A (K61 works well for sprint racing in Nordic summer temps). 225/50-15 also works if you want speed and wear over handling.
It's not always HA-oils etc, it can be plain old marketing choices.
But add some cornering and it looks a bit stretched (sorry, forgot that this is with 15x8" 6UL in the front, due to two scrapped 9" wheels)
205/50-15 V70A on 15x9" 6UL
#6
Well thank you for your replies. I already saw that very few 225/45 R15 tires were available. The only ones I found were R1Rs somewhere for a ridiculous price (can't remember what exactly they were asking though).
I would quote, but haven't got that function worked out yet . Maybe it's just the browser too. Internet Explorer sucks, I'm at work so I got nothing else to work with. Not that busy atm
@NiklasFalk Isn't 205s on a 9" wheel kinda small?
@BMWidmer I saw the R888R, but I guess that wouldn't have sufficient wet handling. The car will be my DD as well and as I said mostly road use. And that in Germany means rain. I chose the R-S3 in the first place as it seems to offer excellent performance in the dry, sufficient wet handling and not too much wear. I think the R888Rs are a bit too focussed on track-days for what I intend to do with them.
I guess it's more-reading-time for me. Also currently looking at offers for RPF1s and other wheels. 1100$ compared to <600$ in the US is too steep for me.
Edit: @NikasFalk I didn't see your comment about the 8" 6ULs in the first place. Or it took me too long to answer so that I didn't get the edit Anyways, the picture looks very nice. I guess 205s on a 8" wheel would be possible too. Probably more choice of tires here too. Are the back tires 205s too?
I would quote, but haven't got that function worked out yet . Maybe it's just the browser too. Internet Explorer sucks, I'm at work so I got nothing else to work with. Not that busy atm
@NiklasFalk Isn't 205s on a 9" wheel kinda small?
@BMWidmer I saw the R888R, but I guess that wouldn't have sufficient wet handling. The car will be my DD as well and as I said mostly road use. And that in Germany means rain. I chose the R-S3 in the first place as it seems to offer excellent performance in the dry, sufficient wet handling and not too much wear. I think the R888Rs are a bit too focussed on track-days for what I intend to do with them.
I guess it's more-reading-time for me. Also currently looking at offers for RPF1s and other wheels. 1100$ compared to <600$ in the US is too steep for me.
Edit: @NikasFalk I didn't see your comment about the 8" 6ULs in the first place. Or it took me too long to answer so that I didn't get the edit Anyways, the picture looks very nice. I guess 205s on a 8" wheel would be possible too. Probably more choice of tires here too. Are the back tires 205s too?
#8
Willkommen Peter!
Unfortunately international shipping does get very pricey. And there's no guarantee that you would get wheels/tires through customs in Germany either. A package that size will elicit some scrutiny.
Otherwise I'd say buy what you want on tirerack,com or another retailer, have it shipped to a forum member in the US (I'd volunteer) and then that forum member can forward the shipment to you.
What part of Germany do you hail from?
Unfortunately international shipping does get very pricey. And there's no guarantee that you would get wheels/tires through customs in Germany either. A package that size will elicit some scrutiny.
Otherwise I'd say buy what you want on tirerack,com or another retailer, have it shipped to a forum member in the US (I'd volunteer) and then that forum member can forward the shipment to you.
What part of Germany do you hail from?
#10
Willkommen Peter!
Unfortunately international shipping does get very pricey. And there's no guarantee that you would get wheels/tires through customs in Germany either. A package that size will elicit some scrutiny.
Otherwise I'd say buy what you want on tirerack,com or another retailer, have it shipped to a forum member in the US (I'd volunteer) and then that forum member can forward the shipment to you.
What part of Germany do you hail from?
Unfortunately international shipping does get very pricey. And there's no guarantee that you would get wheels/tires through customs in Germany either. A package that size will elicit some scrutiny.
Otherwise I'd say buy what you want on tirerack,com or another retailer, have it shipped to a forum member in the US (I'd volunteer) and then that forum member can forward the shipment to you.
What part of Germany do you hail from?
#12
The S1s are still my favourite in looks and considerably cheaper than for example RPF1s (excluding shipping atleast). Maybe I can find some local vendor who orders a bunch of stuff from the US and can get the S1s way cheaper than me on my own.
But I think I would get a 15x8 sized wheel, as replacement tires must be available in Germany. The Toyo R1Rs are luckily available here in 205/50, but not in 225/45.
#14
Update: Contacted IL Motorsport and SPS Motorsport, let's see what they respond...
#16
Originally Posted by NiklasFalk
The advantage or having the same size all round, when you kill the two to the left with a barrier contact, you can place the survivors on one axle instead.
And you can use it to shift the balance, 9" gives more grip than 8" for identical 205s.
And you can use it to shift the balance, 9" gives more grip than 8" for identical 205s.
#17
I think some places still have the ATS DTC in 15x8 in Germany, not cheap but nice looking and not too heavy.
You also have the Motec Nitro available in 15x8 decent offset via ebay.de
MOTmotorsport have 6ULs and the TrakLite Burn/Gear that are reasonably priced.
That's all I could find that would fit MX5s in widths from 8 inch with reasonable offsets and weights.
You also have the Motec Nitro available in 15x8 decent offset via ebay.de
MOTmotorsport have 6ULs and the TrakLite Burn/Gear that are reasonably priced.
That's all I could find that would fit MX5s in widths from 8 inch with reasonable offsets and weights.
#19
Originally Posted by damir130
I think some places still have the ATS DTC in 15x8 in Germany, not cheap but nice looking and not too heavy.
You also have the Motec Nitro available in 15x8 decent offset via ebay.de
MOTmotorsport have 6ULs and the TrakLite Burn/Gear that are reasonably priced.
That's all I could find that would fit MX5s in widths from 8 inch with reasonable offsets and weights.
You also have the Motec Nitro available in 15x8 decent offset via ebay.de
MOTmotorsport have 6ULs and the TrakLite Burn/Gear that are reasonably priced.
That's all I could find that would fit MX5s in widths from 8 inch with reasonable offsets and weights.
Originally Posted by sixshooter
Welcome to the forum. I lived in Augsburg for a couple of years, many moons ago.