Enkei Rpf1 tire size
05-15-2009, 03:09 PM
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Other than that you have to get pretty specific on your search...
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05-15-2009, 05:40 PM
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Well, let me put it this way. When I was running 245's on stock wheels MY car felt normal I guess. When I switched to the GT-V's (19's) I could actually tell the difference and it was significant.
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05-15-2009, 06:08 PM
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05-16-2009, 07:26 AM
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RX8 and a Truk....
Unless he goes FI there aren't many mods which would increase his car's HP beyond a dozen, maybe. Possible you felt the gearing change effect?
05-16-2009, 10:31 AM
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Well, OP let me say this. Consider the fact that if you're using your car as a daily driver you may not like the jittery ride that comes with wide hard tires, especially if you're on coilovers. Not to mention the noise once you put a few miles on. I'm not saying don't do it, just giving my opinion.
I' considering a different set of wheels in the future, same size, 18x9.5, but I'm leaning toward a 255/35.
05-18-2009, 04:19 AM
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yes and no...they are a nice hard tire so they take a while to warm up...once they are, they are fairly predictable as in a "greasy" feel. It's not "loose" as in you feel like they liquefied, but a greasy feeling line...as opposed to a higher end summer / track tire which is much "tighter". But for a daily driver tire, its great. Tracking, I would say a medium. Not great, but does the job and has minor trade offs.
Best bang for the buck in DD applications with light track time.
I think long term track purposes, you should invest into a 17" wheel. I intend to get the RPF1's in 17 later on. R-Compounds and generally most other "track tires" are SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper in the 17 size.
Also the size difference alters the car's final drive and give you a small acceleration boost.
The type of tire also affects the weight. A 245/35 of brand XYZ might weigh twice the brand of ZYX, despite having the same dimensions.
A heavier tire is going to require ALOT more power to move and the impact can usually be felt.
The less weight you have to get rotating the more responsive the car will feel.
That's a good deal if they have life left.
One other "downside" of this combination. Due to the footprint, you pick up ALOT of road noise and feedback. The car WILL track grooves and ripples in the road. Be prepared to have grip, at the cost of always having to use both hands too actually have to "drive".
Best bang for the buck in DD applications with light track time.
I think long term track purposes, you should invest into a 17" wheel. I intend to get the RPF1's in 17 later on. R-Compounds and generally most other "track tires" are SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper in the 17 size.
Also the size difference alters the car's final drive and give you a small acceleration boost.
A heavier tire is going to require ALOT more power to move and the impact can usually be felt.
The less weight you have to get rotating the more responsive the car will feel.
One other "downside" of this combination. Due to the footprint, you pick up ALOT of road noise and feedback. The car WILL track grooves and ripples in the road. Be prepared to have grip, at the cost of always having to use both hands too actually have to "drive".
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