2021 tire thread

[bigjae46]

When I spoke with TireRack, they told me that hankook only produces that tire once per year and just make a massive quantity of them. Typically they're produced in March/april. He said thaty why sometimes you'll see big sales on certain left over sizes at the end of the calendar year.

I'll definitely report back. I just took an hour drive on some back roads and I can notice the sidewalls are stiffer

That makes sense because I got by Z214s for about $500 for the set as clearance.


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[Onefastsicilian]

Yeah, apparently RS4s are backordered until the season starts. I don't remember this being the case in previous years, maybe with covid they had minimal production capabilities and decided to postpone low volume track tires until warmer track season months.

Should be a good cross between the RS4 and RE-71Rs. Let us know what you think.

When I spoke with TireRack, they told me that hankook only produces that tire once per year and just make a massive quantity of them. Typically they're produced in March/april. He said thaty why sometimes you'll see big sales on certain left over sizes at the end of the calendar year.

I'll definitely report back. I just took an hour drive on some back roads and I can notice the sidewalls are stiffer

[bigjae46]

It’s been awhile but I remember the Dunlop Z1s being excellent in the rain whereas the RS3 was meh.

Back then there were basically two 200 UTOQ cheaters - z1s and RS3s. Things are much different now.


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[r4dr]

they are definitely pricier, but since I couldnt get my hands on some RS4s, I grabbed these.. They also run wider than the RS4.. I'm excited to try this out.

Yeah, apparently RS4s are backordered until the season starts. I don't remember this being the case in previous years, maybe with covid they had minimal production capabilities and decided to postpone low volume track tires until warmer track season months.

Should be a good cross between the RS4 and RE-71Rs. Let us know what you think.

[Onefastsicilian]

Pricier than the Hankook RS4, slower than the RE-71R cheater tire. I remember the Z2* being pretty popular but never saw the same hype for the Z3 Star Specs.

they are definitely pricier, but since I couldnt get my hands on some RS4s, I grabbed these.. They also run wider than the RS4.. I'm excited to try this out.

[r4dr]

I dont see anyone talking about the Dunlop Direzza z3.. I wonder why..

Pricier than the Hankook RS4, slower than the RE-71R cheater tire. I remember the Z2* being pretty popular but never saw the same hype for the Z3 Star Specs.

[mrgizmo04]

So this is where all the Hankook tires went... the prices are on point too. I wonder if they have all the RS4 stuff in stock.

Backordered. Prob avail in April is the expectation.

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[r4dr]

https://hankookmotorsports.com/

They have most sizes available straight from Hankook Motorsports now. They used to be really hard to find in certain sizes and compounds. They are SUPER helpful if you have any questions, just give them a call.

I’ve only used the medium C51 compound. Was 3-4 seconds quicker than my usual times on NT01s at WGI.

But yeah, nowhere near the longevity of other tires in this thread.


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So this is where all the Hankook tires went... the prices are on point too. I wonder if they have all the RS4 stuff in stock.

[Randall921]

I think I had the medium Z214s. There’s a soft and hard compound. I’d run them again if I find them.

The only downside is the mediums lasted about 2 weekends and then they were considerably slower.


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https://hankookmotorsports.com/

They have most sizes available straight from Hankook Motorsports now. They used to be really hard to find in certain sizes and compounds. They are SUPER helpful if you have any questions, just give them a call.

I’ve only used the medium C51 compound. Was 3-4 seconds quicker than my usual times on NT01s at WGI.

But yeah, nowhere near the longevity of other tires in this thread.


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[bigjae46]

I ran some of my fastest lap times with z214’s. More of a competitor to Hoosier A7’s/R7’s then to NT01’s.


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I think I had the medium Z214s. There’s a soft and hard compound. I’d run them again if I find them.

The only downside is the mediums lasted about 2 weekends and then they were considerably slower.


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[sc_tr0jan_m3]

Gotta say this thread has been super helpful to see what folks are running and teal life reviews.

Keep the posting up!


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[SQ13]

I hated my FZ201Ms. Not worth the $600 I paid, and I would’ve been better off buying another set of NS-2Rs for $400-500.

I currently have two sets of Accelera 651 Sport tires, 200 and 100 TW. Both cost less than $450 shipped, but like the NS-2Rs, I’m not gonna write them off just bc they’re cheap. No good comparison for the 200 version, as it’s the only 200tw tire I’ve used on the car. Coming from 100tw tires, the grip is lower and my braking distances increased considerably at COTA. Wasn’t a fan of that.

Haven’t tried the 100tw version. Hoping to see how they perform at COTA after I install BBK and do a few maintenance things. I’ll be happy if they’re similar to NT01s or NS-2Rs.

I really want to try Hoosier R7s in the M3. Got to use them in a spec Miata last year, and they are 👌👌👌. My head and body were getting tired from the Gs lol.

[jk715]

Was this for the Soft or Medium compound? I think I will give them a shot once my A052s give out...they’re so cheap and I’ve heard good things

Medium compound. Definitely worth the price. Let us know how they compare to A052s. I’ll be running the Goodyear sc3 next.


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[Nick_P]

I ran the fz201m last season. Soft shoulders, quick to heat up, not as loud in terms of feedback. Rec pressure 32f/29r cold. I’m running -2.7f/-1.9r. They wear pretty good. About 12 heat cycles on them and plenty of grip/tread left.


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Was this for the Soft or Medium compound? I think I will give them a shot once my A052s give out...they’re so cheap and I’ve heard good things

[Onefastsicilian]

I dont see anyone talking about the Dunlop Direzza z3.. I wonder why..