Tire selection
06-01-2008, 05:15 PM
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Tire selection
I'm looking to purchase a set of Kyowa KR 316's (18 x 7.5) specifically for auto-x use. For tires to mount on these rims I'm split between these three and wonder if anyone has any opinions:
Yokohmama ADVAN Neova AD07
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Falken Azenis RT-615
They are all priced relatively the same so i'm not using price as a deciding factor. I drive an audi tt with quattro. Currently I have been running brand new goodyear f-1 all seasons but they are starting to wear rapidly. Since the new tires will be for "track only" use i'm not concerned with road noise or wet stopping ability. The most important thing i need out of a tire is a tire that will not roll over the shoulders during hard cornering like my F-1's do now. Also, I compete in the Open Street Tire Class of the SCCA so I can not go below a 140 treadwear rating.
thanks!
Yokohmama ADVAN Neova AD07
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Falken Azenis RT-615
They are all priced relatively the same so i'm not using price as a deciding factor. I drive an audi tt with quattro. Currently I have been running brand new goodyear f-1 all seasons but they are starting to wear rapidly. Since the new tires will be for "track only" use i'm not concerned with road noise or wet stopping ability. The most important thing i need out of a tire is a tire that will not roll over the shoulders during hard cornering like my F-1's do now. Also, I compete in the Open Street Tire Class of the SCCA so I can not go below a 140 treadwear rating.
thanks!
06-01-2008, 06:12 PM
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I like my 615 but that's because I got a really good deal.....
otherwise I would probably go w/ RE-01. Btw, I've heard that Dunlop Direzza Z1 is another good option.
06-02-2008, 04:15 AM
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fastest street tire in an AutoX is the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
followed closely by the Advan mentioned with the RE01R a very close third. The Azenis was knocked off its' perch, of fastest street tire, with the arrival of the RE01R last season ...
06-02-2008, 09:34 AM
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wow, i was looking at the dunlops but figured they were more of a generic tire...
seems like everyone who has reviewed them on tire rack says great things tho...... Set up an order for me! =p
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