Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog

[Tachyon]

There a reason the evo guys still flap about specs, the RS-3's are good tires but they sidewalls are limp dick flimsy (I.e. communicate on a light car, feel like ass on a heavier evo). Had a few ride along in the same evo, once with RS3's and once on star specs. The difference in track times, steering angle, and car feel was shocking (1.5 secs on a 40 sec course). tried adjusting the tire pressures on the RS3 with little success and improvements on times. I don't understand the RS3 hype, they feel terrible on an evo.


Hmm interesting... I guess I'll be the guinea pig here as I just ordered a set of RS3's last week in 255/40R17 for my DSM...

The RS3's to take a bit more heat to warm up than the Star Specs, I know.

Shawn, was generation of Evo was that on?

[Kracka]

There are a lot of Evo guys in love with the RS3...

[simulatedwood]

My feedback. was riding in Brandon Ranvecks evo ix..#2 evo in the country @ nationals in stu autocross trim. The numbers dont lie. The tire to beat right now in street tire is the advan ad08. I am sure the rs3 is a good tire for the dollar spent, but it doesnt come close to the times the spec can put down.

[Kracka]

My feedback.
Indeed; tires are obviously a personal thing.

[goodhart]

^Yea for sure. I had the V12's on my Evo in a 245 on stock sized wheels and while they were decent tires for the price, good wear, quiet, etc. I thought the sidewalls were limp like an old dog dick. I liked the Sumitomo HTZR III's waaay more. Spaz runs the v12's and he does not agree with my limp dog dick judgement. Potato po-ta-to

[Halon]

For what it's worth, I loved the HTRZ III's on my dsm. They are all I ran as they were a great bang for the buck. That was years ago so my opinion may be outdated.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

I thought the HTRZ III I had on my 240 were pretty awesome for the price. I would definitely buy another set if I decide to go with a set of summer only tires again.

[Murlo26]

V12's installed...yay, still trucking :)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b252/Murlo26/ea33c7d0.jpg

Also got my "new" stock endlinks for the RSB install, thanks Chet!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b252/Murlo26/23d0e229.jpg

Saturday I am finishing rolling the fenders and hopefully next week during the week I can do springs and RSB install and get it all aligned.

[turbotalon1g]

Nice.
I haven't seen any sexcapades as of late, whats the deal? Are you declaring abstinence like spaz?

[Tachyon]

That wheel gap is sexy. Have you considered rally with your ground clearance?