Watch this video of the Rivals performance changes after the course turn into a swimming pool:
Disclaimer I was not driving..
Andres
I heard that in the next GRM they test the RE-11A's.
I like the RE11's a lot. they are heavier when compared and a bit more expensive but they wear like iron, and are reasonably good in the rain..
I wonder if the AZENIS RT-615K can do better than the Rivals in the rain.
Conti DW is the best summer tire but no 15", I may have to get a set of 16" wheels for DD and a set of 15" for track week-end.
Curious, why did you choose the RT-615K?
They aren't particularly good in the wet, though way better than the Rival.
And they are quite noisy.
But they handle well in the dry (still not anywhere near the current crop of new tires).
Yes, but the DW *was* sold in a 205/45-16, which is just a smidge taller than a 205/50-15. I stocked up when Tire Rack discontinued them and I still have a couple sets. I'd let one set go, but you have to buy the unobtanium SSR wheels they are mounted on. These tires are *magic* in the rain. Better than anything else out there.
For a daily driver hi-po tire for the 2, I'd be looking at the RE-11A in 195/50-15. Very good in the wet and dry, and not at all noisy.
Why 195 over a 205 for the re11A ??
For a daily driver hi-po tire for the 2, I'd be looking at the RE-11A in 195/50-15. Very good in the wet and dry, and not at all noisy.
On the stock 6" wide rim, the 205 offers nothing but extra weight and hurts gearing compared to the 195. In fact, on anything narrower than a 7.5" wide rim, I'd choose the 195 over 205, given the choice. Some tires (like the Rival) don't come in a 195, so you have to go 205 there.
In short, same grip with better acceleration.