I've seen the threads on the XIX's I've been looking at the TSW Snetterton also. Does anyone have any experience the the TSW's?

Are Toyo proxies T1r a better choice for a street/track tire than the stock tires??? Or does someone have another recommendation. I'll probably only track the car twice a year or so.

 

go with yokohama S drives (not the best performance but bang for the buck!). T1R are stickier = better performance = eats ur tires really fast. Unless u wanna be changing ur tires often...

 

Potenza
Yokohama S Drive
Toyo Proxy T1r

Is this correct, the T1r's have the most grip?

 

Considering there are a few sets out there by XIX it would help to post pictures so we know which ones you are referring to. I've always heard TSW's are a bit on the heavy side but IMO look great.


SNETTERTON:




XIX:

 

both are heavy cast wheels but more affordable so i wouldnt say any 1 is better. tires ive liked both the t1-r and nitto invo. think im going to try the yoko s.drives next.

 

Never been a fan of TSW but the Snetterton looks much better IMO. I am a big fan of T1-R. On my 4th set in just over 6 years so the do wear a little faster but also may be how I drive.

 

Is there a particular XIX model you're leaning towards? Kinda hard to give you an opinion otherwise.

 

theyre both heavy wheels.

I hate the stock tires, never felt comfortable on them.

Ive been running falken fk452's for a few years now and LOVE them, they are a lil noisy but not terrible and they grip great.
I was going to try out the yoko s.drives on my new rims, but then i saw they dont really stretch too well which is the look im going for so i stayed with the falkens.

 

Well if Potenza is... Well then Vredestein Ultra Sessanta is in my opinion is a better tire.

Very affordable(est $650.00 a set), Quieter and grips better, even as good in the rain. Had them over a month now and very happy!

PS: I forgot to add that after getting lower aspect ratio tires (lower profile 35/30) the ride comfort is great - the same as the stock 45/40 Potenza's!

 

So are the Vossan rims if any one is wondering. They weigh the same as my rims do. (XIX 21s)

The stocks are lighter by about 3 pounds per rim!

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

 

Did you decide on a particular set?

 

I have some Steel Grey powdercoated XIX X05s for sale, never seen road, for cheaper than new in the FS section..

 

I'm really leaning towards the TSW's but I probably won't pull the trigger till Aug. or Sept. I'm just doing research right now and my current tires should be good til then I'm about 3 mm from the wear bars at 16,000 miles. I'm actually surprised how well the OEM tires are wearing.

TJHG37S - your XIX'S look really tempting but I really like the lighter color hyper silver TSW Snettertons. Thanks for the offer though.

 

I've gotten 30k out of my oem's....