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Zygrene 10-14-2015 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by Billj747 (Post 23775356)
235/275 is the most common track setup for the NSX. No 275's on a 10 will not be too much.

The above tire setup and a good set of coilovers completely transform the car.

Ok I'll keep this in mind. I previously heard that 215 is the widest that will fit stock fenders.

Billj747 10-14-2015 10:36 AM

Without rubbing the stock fender liner, yes, 215/40-17 is pretty much as big as you can go. If you remove the plastic liner and add camber, 235/40-17 is the most popular tire option and there are more options (yet still restrictive) over the 215.

Zygrene 10-14-2015 12:05 PM


Originally Posted by Billj747 (Post 23775446)
Without rubbing the stock fender liner, yes, 215/40-17 is pretty much as big as you can go. If you remove the plastic liner and add camber, 235/40-17 is the most popular tire option and there are more options (yet still restrictive) over the 215.

Considering 215 is only 10mm wider than the OEM 15" tire, will that even give me significantly more front grip? I'd like to keep the fender liners if possible.

Gymkata 10-14-2015 12:51 PM


Originally Posted by Zygrene (Post 23614174)

Originally Posted by fusionchickenleg' timestamp='1431709512' post='23614148
Out of all the cars I've driven since the s2000 the closest in terms of driver involvement / driving dynamic was the Z4M. It feels more stable, has more power / torque, and responds to driver inputs with similar immediacy. It is roughly 350-400lbs heavier than an s2000 but it doesn't feel significantly heavier in the bends IMHO. If you want exclusivity it's also super rare.

I always assumed the Z4 M was more of a GT car than the S2000. I will definitely keep an eye out for them.

It's basically a S2000 on steroid...minus the crispier manual transmission.

Billj747 10-14-2015 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by Zygrene (Post 23775522)

Originally Posted by Billj747' timestamp='1444847785' post='23775446
Without rubbing the stock fender liner, yes, 215/40-17 is pretty much as big as you can go. If you remove the plastic liner and add camber, 235/40-17 is the most popular tire option and there are more options (yet still restrictive) over the 215.

Considering 215 is only 10mm wider than the OEM 15" tire, will that even give me significantly more front grip? I'd like to keep the fender liners if possible.

A little bit. Depends on what you want to do with the car...

Zygrene 10-14-2015 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by Billj747 (Post 23775872)

Originally Posted by Zygrene' timestamp='1444853151' post='23775522
[quote name='Billj747' timestamp='1444847785' post='23775446']
Without rubbing the stock fender liner, yes, 215/40-17 is pretty much as big as you can go. If you remove the plastic liner and add camber, 235/40-17 is the most popular tire option and there are more options (yet still restrictive) over the 215.

Considering 215 is only 10mm wider than the OEM 15" tire, will that even give me significantly more front grip? I'd like to keep the fender liners if possible.

A little bit. Depends on what you want to do with the car...
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Weekend/track car. Engine kept NA. Car must be streetable, hence why I want to keep the fender liners. I'm thinking 215/40-17 and 265/35-18 is ideal for my situation. Or would 215/275 combo be better?

Billj747 10-14-2015 07:45 PM

I DD mine with 235/275s. 215/275 will also be fine.

Zygrene 10-14-2015 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by Billj747 (Post 23775907)
I DD mine with 235/275s. 215/275 will also be fine.

If you don't mind me being nosy, isn't your NSX the fully built track car? I remember seeing a few of your videos. Or do you have another NSX DD?

Edit: Scratch that. Realized the time-attack car is owned/built by FXMD. Someday I'd love to drive a car like that. Sometimes I ask myself why I didn't pursue motorsports, or at least the automotive industry in some way.

2000ths 10-14-2015 08:27 PM

we were in the same run group at laguna. i had the red AP1 with the hard top parked a few spots down from you. just realized it when i saw your video. you passed me a few times too. doh!

at least i pointed you by. sucks getting stuck behind someone who doesn't even see you...

Zygrene 10-14-2015 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by 2000ths (Post 23775922)
we were in the same run group at laguna. i had the red AP1 with the hard top parked a few spots down from you. just realized it when i saw your video. you passed me a few times too. doh!

at least i pointed you by. sucks getting stuck behind someone who doesn't even see you...

Nice! NFR AP1 :)

Thanks for the point by. It really sucked getting stuck behind the '96 Mustang and the Camaro ZL1 for lap after lap!


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