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Old 08-03-2016, 05:05 PM
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Best tires for autocross/backroad driving days???

I've got a 2009 Fit Sport M/T. Only mods are short ram intake and extra rear sway bar.

I want to find the best summer tires for autocross/track days as well as some fun back roads on weekends. These will NOT be my daily tires so I do NOT need them to be quiet or super comfortable.

Not wanting to roll fenders or do any suspension or body mods to get crazy wide rubber. However, I do want to find the widest rim+tire combination that will not rub at all when taking hard turns and going over road undulations. Does anyone know if a wider wheel and tire combination work without rubbing on a stock 09 Fit?

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Old 08-03-2016, 11:15 PM
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I'm running a 17x7 +40 Enkei NT03 wheel with 205/45-17 Dunlop Direzza Star Spec II tires. Handles like a beast!

I have coilovers and progress rear sway bay...oh and no rubbing of any kind. Fenders are not rolled.
 
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Old 08-03-2016, 11:30 PM
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205/50/16 ZII, RE71R, RS3, etc.
 
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Old 08-04-2016, 02:48 PM
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205 maybe a 215 but check the tire specs on minimum wheel width requirements.

I like my BfGoodrich Sport Comp 2's. They are my summer tire. Might want something more aggressive for Autocross.
 
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Old 08-05-2016, 12:34 AM
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I vote 205/50R16 Bridgestone RE71R as well! That on a 7 inch wide wheel will be a good starting point. Dunlop Z2 Star Specs will be an alternative choice for something with similar grip but lasts a smidge longer.

Research what will be ideal for your wheel offset prior to pulling the trigger.
 
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Old 08-09-2016, 09:52 PM
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I love my Continental Extreme Contact DW 205/50/16's. My camber is set to -1.1 in front. It's like a cat on carpet. My 2cents ��
 
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