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As per below link, is the TD for pure track use whereas the RS3 is more appropriate for the street and occasional track?

http://www.hankooktyre.com.au/Product/MotorsportTyreSemiSlick.aspx?pageNum=1&subNum=5&ChildNum=3

The TD is a dot complied track tyre, so while you "can" use it on the street it's not recommended, it even says so on the tyre :) " not recommended for street use "

As apposed to " not for highway use " or " track use only ", if the tyre has one of these two then they are illegal for street use

I'm getting tyres fitted tomorrow, rs3s!

I had a quick chat with the shop who supplied my wheels which are 18x9.5+22 and he said that 265/35/18 in the rs3 might rub, there is a small chance so I'll need to trial fit them first and if they do rub, I'll settle for 255/35/18.

Apparently the rs3 in a 265 looks like a 285, so I was told.

Anyone here running rs3 in 265 configuration on a r32gtr? My chances are narrow...

im running RS3 265x35x18 on my 32R, got it fitted on the weekend, previously running 255x35x18 PSS,

definitely not 285 wide, very small increase as far as I can tell visually, side walls on RS3 is more square looking than PSS, no rubbing or any other issue thus far although my guards are rolled

yes mate - rs3's as per above post :)

i am one of most indecisive ppl u will ever come across, i spend way too much time researching which just kills me at times & i often change directions unexpectably

I'm getting tyres fitted tomorrow, rs3s!

I had a quick chat with the shop who supplied my wheels which are 18x9.5+22 and he said that 265/35/18 in the rs3 might rub, there is a small chance so I'll need to trial fit them first and if they do rub, I'll settle for 255/35/18.

Apparently the rs3 in a 265 looks like a 285, so I was told.

Anyone here running rs3 in 265 configuration on a r32gtr? My chances are narrow...

Psh it'll fit easily.

I have 275/35/18 RS-3 on my 32R (18x10+20 wheels), will have to do some work to make the car drivable :P.

Reporting back with pricing:

Michelin PSS $1550

Hankook RS3 $1150

Nitto NT05 $840

PSS is out of the question due to price plus the RS3 seems to be the pick of the bunch, based on feedback.

NT05 is most appealing due to price and availability so the question I have is the RS3 that much better or are we splitting hairs? The extra $300 doesn't bother me...what would u guys go for, keeping in mind I'd be lucky to drive the car once a fortnight (sad huh)

Hey mate, where did you get that quote on the NT05s?

Import Monster (SAU Sponsor) as also moving a lot of Nitto stock lately, give them a bell for a price too and let them know you're a SAU'er - supporting sponsors keeps the forums alive :)

taleb dont have them in stock atm.

i trial fitted the 265s and they tuck in nice :)

i got the rs3's at an absolute steal @ $1 for the full set which included balancing & fitting...if anyone is interested in where i got them from, just let me know. actually, i better double check that the shop is ok with me advertising this rate.

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