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Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts
Agreed. We discussed many of the different tire possibilities in our M2C discussion thread we referenced above. While a staggered 265/30-19 front, 285/30-19 rear is desirable for the reasons you mentioned, lack of tire availability in that rear tire size can push many enthusiasts (especially track enthusiasts) to the 295/30-19 where there are more performance-oriented compounds available.
We had access to the 265/295 R888R, and since many of our customers are in pursuit of r-compounds for HPDE's, we thought we would examine and share that configuration. We also really like the Michelin PS4S as a performance street tire, but unfortunately, they are not available in 285/30-19 either. There is a lot more support from tire manufacturers in a 19" diameter than there used to be, so we're hoping more good options become available.
For reference, I've pasted the tire list from that thread below.
Tire Availability - Staggered Configurations
F: 265/30-19 / R: 285/30-19
Performance Street
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Extreme Summer
None available
Streetable Track and Competition
None available
Semi-slicks & Slicks
None available
F: 265/30-19 / R: 295/30-19
Performance Street
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S * APEX favorite *
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Extreme Summer
None available
Streetable Track and Competition
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 * APEX favorite *
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R * APEX favorite *
Toyo R888R
Semi-slicks & Slicks
None available
F: 275/30-19 / R: 295/30-19
Performance Street
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S * APEX favorite *
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Extreme Summer
None available
Streetable Track and Competition
None available
Semi-slicks & Slicks
None available
F: 275/30-19 / R: 305/30-19
Performance Street
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S * APEX favorite *
Continental Extremecontact Sport
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Extreme Summer
None available
Streetable Track and Competition
None available
Semi-slicks
None available
Tire Availability - Rotatable Square Configurations
F&R: 265/30-19
Performance Street
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S * APEX favorite *
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Extreme Summer
None available
Streetable Track & Competition
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 * APEX favorite *
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R * APEX favorite *
Toyo R888R
Semi-slicks & Slicks
None available
F&R: 275/30-19
Performance Street
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S * APEX favorite *
Continental Extremecontact Sport
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Dunlop Direzza DZ102
Extreme Summer
Nitto NT05
Streetable Track & Competition
None available
Semi-Slicks
None Available
EDIT: I should also mention, Bridgestone RE-71Rs is a very popular Extreme Summer Tire among track enthusiasts, and they can be ran in 255/35-19 front, 275/35-19 rear. |
Thx for your listing, Max!
Just wanted to ask for your recommendation:
I've got a set of Protrack One in 10x18 +20 and 10,5x18 +40 and plan to run 265/35 front and 285/35 rear. Car is lowered on KW CS 3-way.
Would you think, 265/30 and 285/30 (or even 295/30) is a better choice?
The wheel set is only for track use.