I picked up a set of 14x7 RP-F1s the other week and now need tyres.
Major options so far are the Yoko C Drive in 195/60 or 185/60, or Bridgestone Adrenalin in 185/60.
Thoughts people?
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not considering the RT615 at all? I'd go the RT615 or RE001 probably.

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What are the Falken's worth?
What are peoples thoughts on sizing?
I think 195/55 would be ideal but that doesn't exist.
What are peoples thoughts on sizing?
I think 195/55 would be ideal but that doesn't exist.
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if you really want 195/55 you can import it from the states.
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Sasso wrote:
The best tyre you can get is obviously the 185/60R14 Toyo R888 but I want something for the street only that lasts longer.
R888's also come in 205 55 r14, had them on my car for a while now and been very happy with them. mainly for track work tho...
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Not sure about the others but I'm talking street tyres.
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Jeo wrote:Not sure about the others but I'm talking street tyres.
RT615 is a street tyre. I think the treadwear rating is similar to RE001. possibly a bit lower.

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Cool. Was just concerend when the comparison with the R888 came up 
I'll look into them.

I'll look into them.
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Also keep in mind that the RT615 is stupidly heavy in high sidewall sizes. They grip like a bastid though. One thing I have found with really sticky tires is that it does remove some of the fun that you get when you can slide around a little bit. They're almost too sticky for the amount of power available when street dríven. Re001 will give more grip than a Cdrive, but the Cdrive will outlast the Bridgestone.
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Ordered a set of RE001's today, being fitted tomorrow 

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what size rubbers did you end up getting?
i'll be looking for a set to suit some 16 x 7 and 16 x 7.5's soon and want something phat, not tire stretch
sounds like you'll be having some crazy stretch like mxhevn
i'll be looking for a set to suit some 16 x 7 and 16 x 7.5's soon and want something phat, not tire stretch

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Yea, ended up going 185/60. They're a little stretched but nothing too silly. I'll try to get some straight on shots of the tyres if you'd like.
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