Speed3
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« on: May 01, 2011, 07:12:02 PM » |
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Hello All!
I know this one will generate some activity...what's the best bang for your buck, ultra high performance tire? Keep in mind that they must serve as a daily driver tire for me as well?
Tell me all about it!
Thanks!
Eric
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John Patterson
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2011, 10:42:57 PM » |
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Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec seems to be the best buy for a high performance tire that is competitive in street tire classes. John Hale was running them on his STi today at the Spokes event and he had the 4th quickest/lowest time of day out of 88 entries.
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AustinTX
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2011, 07:29:32 AM » |
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Yep, Dunlop Z1 Star Specs are affordable, last a long time, and grip really well in wet or dry conditions. They would be my obvious choice for daily use + autocross.
John
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Speed3
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2011, 07:51:39 PM » |
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No Kumho Ecsta XS suggestions? Saw a pic earlier today of a stack of Azensis RT-615K? Thoughts?  |
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AustinTX
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2011, 08:55:21 AM » |
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If you plan to do track days, the Kumho XS is a good option. I still believe the Star Spec is the tire to buy for heavy daily driven cars, though.
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Speed3
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2011, 09:27:54 AM » |
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Thanks John!
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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2011, 11:46:36 AM » |
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Hankook RS3's seem to get pretty good reviews.
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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2011, 12:58:11 PM » |
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I'd try your best to separate Autox and daily tires.
Getting super cheap dailys makes you appreciate good tread. LoL. I think i tried the kooks on liu's car and they have a huge grace, don't talk, and didn't seem to mind heat.
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2011, 11:29:34 AM » |
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The kooks just won the last GRM tire shoot out, and they were the cheapest of the group.
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John Patterson
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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2011, 07:06:19 AM » |
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Eric, how did your car feel at the Spokes event yesterday on the R tires you bought recently?
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Speed3
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2011, 07:54:14 AM » |
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HUGE difference. Relearning everything essentially due to increased traction. Was a blast to say the least.
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2011, 05:42:14 PM » |
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I'm running Potenza RE-11's, they're a world apart from the RE-050's I was running.
I have 3 autox runs on them, and they're showing wear.
So do it again, I would go for the Kuhmo XS. Most bang for the buck factor.
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2011, 02:52:05 PM » |
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good tires just for auto cross?  and not slicks |
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Pants!
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« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2011, 02:08:06 AM » |
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If you have spare wheels, buy some take off slicks from eBay. $400 and you're good to go.
My tires cost $1600. To do it again, I would buy spare wheels and used racing tires.
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« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2011, 08:02:45 AM » |
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cool thanks yeah im buying new wheels for every day use im going to use my stock wheels for auto cross. i dont think the tires i have now can take another event
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