Benny wrote:I've just put on a set of new RT 615's on my SP and I also had to go to 17" rims to use them.
I got 205/40/17's.
I was a bit concerned that the ride would be harsh on the 40 series tyres, but these 615's have a very good and comfortable ride, even compared to the 45 series Michillin Pilot Precedas I had on before.
Not only that, but boy, do they stick. Almost as good as my D02 race rubber, but without the noise and harshness.
My tyre guy said I won't get much of a long life from them, but who cares!
If I get 10K's out of them I'll be happy.
They don't feel as lively as the Precedas, but they make the car feel lighter than the D02's. Steering response is again not quite as good as the Precedas, but the ride and the grip certainly more than make up for it and I would rate them as a very good performance tyre.
R spec grip without the harsh ride or the terrible whining noise you get from most R spec tyres.
Another option for the std wheels are the Kuhmo V700. Again an R spec compound with a streetable tread pattern. I haven't tried the 615's, but the V700s are quite brilliant.
