semi-slick for the M2 (with oem suspension & rims) ?

OLO-M2 · 06-27-2017, 02:58 AM

Hi guys,
I need to change my tires and consider a combination of
- semi-slicks for the summer (when I also regularly race it)
and
- winter tires for the winter

=> Which semi-slick tires would you recommend ?

I intend to keep my oem suspension & rims.

I live in Europe so preferably advice on products that are not only available on the US market ;-)

Thanks for your kind advice,

OLO

M2 Belgium · 06-27-2017, 02:58 PM

I'm having the same question. Do Michelin cup 2's fit the standard wheels?

OLO-M2 · 07-03-2017, 01:16 PM

Looks like all M2 racers are already on holiday... or still racing their OEM tires ???

tstafford · 07-03-2017, 04:13 PM

MPSC2 and Trofeo-R both fit the OEM wheels.

Edit: I run the MPSC2 on my GT3 RS and they're terrific. However I intend to run RE-71R on the M2 (once I finish off the OEM Contis) because they make them in our size (they don't for the GT3) and they have a much better price/benefit combo.

OLO-M2 · 07-03-2017, 04:15 PM

Already tried them ?

tstafford · 07-03-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OLO-M2

Already tried them ?

I've exclusively run the MPSC2 on my GT3 and now my GT3 RS. There's nothing wrong with them at all - other than price. (And atrocious handling if there is standing water on the highway.) There's no reason to run these tires unless you are tracking the car - IMHO.

OLO-M2 · 07-03-2017, 04:22 PM

Price looks indeed amazing compared to competition! Will see if I can get them in Belgium...

OLO-M2 · 07-03-2017, 04:34 PM

So amazing that I can't find it on sale over here (at first sight) ;-(

OLO-M2 · 07-05-2017, 02:53 PM

Anyone already tried the Advan Neova AD08R ?
?

OLO-M2 · 07-11-2017, 02:38 PM

Already ordered 2 Yoko AD08R for the front.

The rear tyres in 265 seem to be out of stock in EU ???

I hesitated with Toyo 888R but the treadwear is really much much lower than the Yoko

Hossel19 · 07-11-2017, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLO-M2

Already ordered 2 Yoko AD08R for the front.

The rear tyres in 265 seem to be out of stock in EU ???

I hesitated with Toyo 888R but the treadwear is really much much lower than the Yoko

I run the AD08R and like them. Great traction, a stiffer sidewall, great turn in and they last significantly more than Re-71 or cup 2. You basically get 90% + of the performance of the other two but significantly more lifetime.
Only issue I found is they tend to get louder towards their end of life...

OLO-M2 · 07-12-2017, 01:53 PM

Bad luck: my order has just been cancelled for the AD08R by the distributor : Yokohama ran out of stock ???

No idea when they'll be available, that situation seems to be the same everywhere in Europe.
No other choice than waiting !

Unless I change the rims and opt for track rims with cheaper tyres ? I'll start a new post

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OLO-M2 Private First Class 38 Rep 177 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	semi-slick for the M2 (with oem suspension & rims) ? Hi guys, I need to change my tires and consider a combination of - semi-slicks for the summer (when I also regularly race it) and - winter tires for the winter => Which semi-slick tires would you recommend ? I intend to keep my oem suspension & rims. I live in Europe so preferably advice on products that are not only available on the US market ;-) Thanks for your kind advice, OLO
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tstafford Private 30 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	MPSC2 and Trofeo-R both fit the OEM wheels. Edit: I run the MPSC2 on my GT3 RS and they're terrific. However I intend to run RE-71R on the M2 (once I finish off the OEM Contis) because they make them in our size (they don't for the GT3) and they have a much better price/benefit combo.
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OLO-M2 Private First Class 38 Rep 177 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Already ordered 2 Yoko AD08R for the front. The rear tyres in 265 seem to be out of stock in EU ??? I hesitated with Toyo 888R but the treadwear is really much much lower than the Yoko
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OLO-M2 Private First Class 38 Rep 177 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Bad luck: my order has just been cancelled for the AD08R by the distributor : Yokohama ran out of stock ??? No idea when they'll be available, that situation seems to be the same everywhere in Europe. No other choice than waiting ! Unless I change the rims and opt for track rims with cheaper tyres ? I'll start a new post
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