[Tōge]

Bridgestone Potenza Sport is my #1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4s number two. No nr 3.

 

[Fideon]

Would like something sporty, but that can still slide easy when needed to. Perhaps Sumitomo HTR Z III

 

[apex]

Bridgestone Potenza Sport is my #1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4s number two. No nr 3.

I heard many great things about the Potenza RE-71R as a track tire for peak performance.

 

[Tōge]

I have not had contact with RE-71R or RE760. I meant this model: POTENZA SPORT

 

[apex]

I have not had contact with RE-71R or RE760. I meant this model: POTENZA SPORT

Those are indeed great. What car did you run them on?

 

[Stephenm]

Bridgestone Potenza Sport is my #1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4s number two. No nr 3.

Has anyone given though on which tires they want to add to their GR86/BRZ once they pick theirs up? What are the go to brands you like to use?

For me, I've had a good time using Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports. Though I'm always open to trying different tires.

The Michelin Pilot Sport are on the Premium trim

 

[Tōge]

Those are indeed great. What car did you run them on?

Slightly tuned MCS R53. FWD with LSD.

 

[Jim Ewing]

Falken RT660's are awesome. Does anyone know the rim widths of the 18's and 17's???

 

[Tōge]

Falken RT660's are awesome. Does anyone know the rim widths of the 18's and 17's???

No. I'm very curious about it too. Hopefully the 18 inch rims will be 8 inches wide (optimal for 225/40 R18 tyre). Fingers crossed.

 

[JaV]

The GT86 has enough width to fit 17inch wheels at the back side by side (pic attached) but not once you put 18inch wheels. Since the standard size of the wheels in the new GR 86 is now 18inches (instead of 16 and 17 inches of the previous generation) does that mean that the width of the car has been augmented now to fit also 18inches wheels? Thanks for your views

 

[AndyRC]

No. I'm very curious about it too. Hopefully the 18 inch rims will be 8 inches wide (optimal for 225/40 R18 tyre). Fingers crossed.

The Michelin tyres in the photo are 215/40/18 so could be 7.5 or 8 🤔 GR Yaris has Michelin 225/40/18 and the alloys are 8 inch.

 

[DQ Tiny]

Has anyone given though on which tires they want to add to their GR86/BRZ once they pick theirs up? What are the go to brands you like to use?

For me, I've had a good time using Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports. Though I'm always open to trying different tires.

Depends what you want. I’m just of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. Both the best and worst experience I’ve ever had with tires. When up to temp and fairly new nothing beats it. At times I felt like driving a go-kart. Insane grip. But I’ve also had some hairy moments as these tires cool down even while driving on a summers’ evening and loose grip before you know it making them wear quite hard and also quite tricky.
I’ve moved to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 now and so far very happy. In wintertime I recommend anyone Michelin’s Cross Climate as they are terrific for Dutch winters with a lot of rain and occasional snow. Truly brilliant. Stay away from Continental if you ask me. They ruin steering precision.

 

[DQ Tiny]

I think Michelin Pilot Sport 4S will work really well so I’m happy they come standard on the Premium model.

 

[Kona61]

I think Michelin Pilot Sport 4S will work really well so I’m happy they come standard on the Premium model.

That's the wrong tire. It's not the PS4S, it's just the PS4. Subtle difference, but noteworthy.

 

[DQ Tiny]

That's the wrong tire. It's not the PS4S, it's just the PS4. Subtle difference, but noteworthy.

Thanks, I had my info wrong then. I’m running the PS4 now on my BRZ. So far so good….

 

[DQ Tiny]

Thanks, I had my info wrong then. I’m running the PS4 now on my BRZ. So far so good….

Unbelievable grip in the rain but missing some feedback in the dry although grip is excellent. Walls might be a little to soft for my liking. Would be my winter tyre in a climate without snow. Would not take it to the track though. Except when it rains…

 

[SebiStr99]

I strongly recommend checking out the Tyre Reviews YT Channel or Tyrereviews.com. They make some great content and analyze the subjective behavior of tyres as well as objective lap times and grip levels.
If available I'd go with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, based on a comparison video, but that's personal preference

 

[85-900t]

These are the more popular 200 treadwear tires that are commonly used to autocross or track
I left out some tires that are no longer competitive tires and/or outdated.

Falken Azenis RT660, fast and cheaper than the rest. I will be buying these for autocross and occasional track.
Hankook Ventus RS4, better for track than autocross, very durable with solid grip.
Yokohama A052, the best by most people's opinions and event results. very expensive, come with slightly less tread
Bridgestone RE-71R, discontinued, RE-71RS coming soon I believe...
Continental Extremecontact Force, very expensive. fairly new.
Kumho Ecsta V730, also fairly new.
BFGoodrich Rival S 1.5
Dunlop Direzza ZIII

All of these kind of suck in the rain and cold. They are extreme performance summer tires.
One should avoid exposing and/or using these tires when temperatures are below 30-40° F, as they can crack.

Grassroots Motorsports does tire comparisons between a bunch of these.

 

[Midnightsky]

I've been running the RS-4's on my Mazda 3 and they have been fantastic. I will be running them on the BRZ next summer.