What did you do to your V today?
03-29-2018, 09:18 AM
#2081
As a lower cost alternative to the PSS or PS4S, consider a set of Hankook Ventus V12 evo2. The Ventus V12 evo2 is about 90% the capability of the PS4S at 67% the price.
03-29-2018, 10:24 AM
#2082
Hankook ~$150
Continentals ~$170
Michelins ~$225
Contis have better treadwear for a daily @ 340AA
Weigh 24 lbs vs the 26 lb Hankooks (Michelin PS4S are 25 lb)
and have the greater tread width of 8.5" vs 8.4" and 8.1" respectively which should somewhat counter the harder compound.
All 3 are great tires, however.
03-29-2018, 12:05 PM
#2083
BudRacing I came to similar conclusions about the ExtremeContact DW, which looks like the lesser sibling of the ExtremeContact Sport.
Earlier, I was set to buy a couple of sets of ExtremeContact DW instead of the Ventus V12 evo due to the lighter weight and higher treadwear rating, but got scared off by user reviews saying that the DW was “scary” in wet conditions at less than 50% tread depth. Can you corroborate this information?
Earlier, I was set to buy a couple of sets of ExtremeContact DW instead of the Ventus V12 evo due to the lighter weight and higher treadwear rating, but got scared off by user reviews saying that the DW was “scary” in wet conditions at less than 50% tread depth. Can you corroborate this information?
03-29-2018, 12:23 PM
#2084
BudRacing I came to similar conclusions about the ExtremeContact DW, which looks like the lesser sibling of the ExtremeContact Sport.
Earlier, I was set to buy a couple of sets of ExtremeContact DW instead of the Ventus V12 evo due to the lighter weight and higher treadwear rating, but got scared off by user reviews saying that the DW was “scary” in wet conditions at less than 50% tread depth. Can you corroborate this information?
Earlier, I was set to buy a couple of sets of ExtremeContact DW instead of the Ventus V12 evo due to the lighter weight and higher treadwear rating, but got scared off by user reviews saying that the DW was “scary” in wet conditions at less than 50% tread depth. Can you corroborate this information?
I am leaning towards the coveted Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 255/45-18. I am dealing with what I have, and I understand this is far from ideal. Thank you.
03-29-2018, 02:52 PM
#2085
Far be it from me to dissuade anyone that wants to PSS or PS4S. If your only objections to the DW were noise and wet performance the Ventus V12 evo2 does both better. I’ve driven like a lunatic on both versions (evo and evo2) down to very low tread and never had a problem even in heavy rain. Compared to various other tires they’re the quietest I’ve driven.
03-29-2018, 07:00 PM
#2087
I am Brainwashed on Michelin product. They are typically the best at uniformity.
Please note, UTQG treadwear rating means nothing between brands unfortunately. This blows my mind that this has not been corrected.
My last set of tires were PS A/3+. They were significantly wider than the PZero AS Plus I have on now for a test. Both were 245/45r18. Both were/are plenty grippy. I would not hesitate to spend a few more bucks for the Michelin product.
Please note, UTQG treadwear rating means nothing between brands unfortunately. This blows my mind that this has not been corrected.
My last set of tires were PS A/3+. They were significantly wider than the PZero AS Plus I have on now for a test. Both were 245/45r18. Both were/are plenty grippy. I would not hesitate to spend a few more bucks for the Michelin product.
03-29-2018, 08:55 PM
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I concur with BudRacing, I've run Continental DW summer tires on my V and on my Subie and found them to be excellent in the wet. Never had any issues at all. Pretty sure the DW has been discontinued (replaced by the EC Sport), anyway, so I suppose it's a moot point.
03-30-2018, 05:26 AM
#2089
Thinking about going with the conti's for my next go around. Have always had great results with BFg but man for some reason I talked myself into the all season sport comps and they are total crap. I'm convinced they are out of round. Wheels are straight and they have been balanced so many times it's not funny. Still have a little vibration around 80. Just want a softer tire I can get a couple years out of.
Anyone run the mickey street comps?
Anyone run the mickey street comps?
03-30-2018, 10:45 AM
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I cannot speak for the tire in the V-size. What size were the Subie tires? Interested cause as tires sizes differ, so do tread variations. Thank you.
04-02-2018, 08:54 AM
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I never had mine dynod but I was running an 8 rib setup with an 8” overdrive balancer, stock rears for most of its life, and a 2.7. Car ran good and made around 10lbs but I’m far from stock so I don’t know what this would make on a stock car.
04-02-2018, 11:37 AM
#2095
+1 on the Ventus V12's, I've been running those for years!
branland - have you thought about a cam or sending your heads to be ported by TSP? both options are under $1,000 and would probably net you the extra 30 hp you are looking for unless I missed something in your signature.
option 2 could be a pulley and meth which should also be under $1,000 for good quality stuff.
branland - have you thought about a cam or sending your heads to be ported by TSP? both options are under $1,000 and would probably net you the extra 30 hp you are looking for unless I missed something in your signature.
option 2 could be a pulley and meth which should also be under $1,000 for good quality stuff.
04-02-2018, 08:16 PM
#2096
I'm going to leave it be and just add the nitrous later. The block was redone to handle handle the nitrous.
04-02-2018, 08:23 PM
#2097
+1 on the Ventus V12's, I've been running those for years!
branland - have you thought about a cam or sending your heads to be ported by TSP? both options are under $1,000 and would probably net you the extra 30 hp you are looking for unless I missed something in your signature.
option 2 could be a pulley and meth which should also be under $1,000 for good quality stuff.
branland - have you thought about a cam or sending your heads to be ported by TSP? both options are under $1,000 and would probably net you the extra 30 hp you are looking for unless I missed something in your signature.
option 2 could be a pulley and meth which should also be under $1,000 for good quality stuff.
04-03-2018, 02:38 PM
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Received Creative Steel cradle bushings! Hoping to have a weekend full of installs ranging from cradle bushings, other poly goods(granted they get here in time), to Kooks headers, to Datsun stuff.
Side note: any of you guys located near Atlanta? There is a transmission for sale that I have been in desperate search of but the seller has no interest in shipping to my area. I would love to network with someone here who is willing to help a fellow racer out since this guy could give two F***s about helping me. If this is an inappropriate area to ask I apologize in advance.
Side note: any of you guys located near Atlanta? There is a transmission for sale that I have been in desperate search of but the seller has no interest in shipping to my area. I would love to network with someone here who is willing to help a fellow racer out since this guy could give two F***s about helping me. If this is an inappropriate area to ask I apologize in advance.
04-03-2018, 05:03 PM
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Received Creative Steel cradle bushings! Hoping to have a weekend full of installs ranging from cradle bushings, other poly goods(granted they get here in time), to Kooks headers, to Datsun stuff.
Side note: any of you guys located near Atlanta? There is a transmission for sale that I have been in desperate search of but the seller has no interest in shipping to my area. I would love to network with someone here who is willing to help a fellow racer out since this guy could give two F***s about helping me. If this is an inappropriate area to ask I apologize in advance.
Side note: any of you guys located near Atlanta? There is a transmission for sale that I have been in desperate search of but the seller has no interest in shipping to my area. I would love to network with someone here who is willing to help a fellow racer out since this guy could give two F***s about helping me. If this is an inappropriate area to ask I apologize in advance.
04-03-2018, 08:30 PM
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Received Creative Steel cradle bushings! Hoping to have a weekend full of installs ranging from cradle bushings, other poly goods(granted they get here in time), to Kooks headers, to Datsun stuff.
Side note: any of you guys located near Atlanta? There is a transmission for sale that I have been in desperate search of but the seller has no interest in shipping to my area. I would love to network with someone here who is willing to help a fellow racer out since this guy could give two F***s about helping me. If this is an inappropriate area to ask I apologize in advance.
Side note: any of you guys located near Atlanta? There is a transmission for sale that I have been in desperate search of but the seller has no interest in shipping to my area. I would love to network with someone here who is willing to help a fellow racer out since this guy could give two F***s about helping me. If this is an inappropriate area to ask I apologize in advance.
P.S. What size tires on what size wheels on your black V?