Originally posted by MrFatBooty
The RE040 isn't that sticky of a tire. My dad's TT has a set in 225/45-17 and while they are good, they're not amazing.
As for SCC saying that "the MSP will dethrone the ITR," that's just journalistic rhetoric and not an objective statement.
The RE040 is also on the WRX, and while their decent, the stock size is too small to stick a 3000 pound sedan to the road that well.