Post your current tire set-ups
08-26-2008, 06:20 PM
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Post your current tire set-ups
Post your current tire set-ups and include if they are for
Daily Driving: Spirited or Relaxed
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1/4 mile runs
Currently i'm running the Kumho Ecsta 711 and it's getting to the point where they need to be replaced in a month or so
want to know what else everybody else is running
Daily Driving: Spirited or Relaxed
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1/4 mile runs
Currently i'm running the Kumho Ecsta 711 and it's getting to the point where they need to be replaced in a month or so
want to know what else everybody else is running
08-26-2008, 06:46 PM
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225/45/17 Potenza RE070
if your thinking about ordering or purchasing tires...you could try this link though they only test what they sell and have- tirerack that is....
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/tires-wh...ake-tires.html
if your thinking about ordering or purchasing tires...you could try this link though they only test what they sell and have- tirerack that is....
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/tires-wh...ake-tires.html
08-26-2008, 07:14 PM
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225/40/18 BFG G Force Sport (Wife's Legacy) Best OA value in a tire, in my opinion. Daily Driven, great wet traction,as well as dry. 340 treadwear. I autocrossed as well as driven "spirited" in all conditions. My only con with these tires is after they have worn out a little they become a little noisy. If I was in the market for a new set of tires I'd highly consider getting another set of these! I would also consider Dunlop's Direzza Star tires. These are a compromise of pure performance vs durability. If I was in the market for pure street tire performance,the list would be as follows:
Falken 615's
Bridgestone RE O1R
Yokohama Advan Neovas
BF Goodrich G-Force KD
Federal 595 RS
Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212
Laugh at the last 2,but I ran the RS's w/great success autocrossing. I think the results show that fact!! I was only on 215/45/17s but I was able to beat all other street tired competitors,even an RX8 running 275's all the way around!!
Falken 615's
Bridgestone RE O1R
Yokohama Advan Neovas
BF Goodrich G-Force KD
Federal 595 RS
Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212
Laugh at the last 2,but I ran the RS's w/great success autocrossing. I think the results show that fact!! I was only on 215/45/17s but I was able to beat all other street tired competitors,even an RX8 running 275's all the way around!!
08-26-2008, 07:29 PM
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DD - Falken ST115 225-45-17
Auto-x - Stock RE070 (need to run street tires in STU)
Miata
DD - BFG G Force Sport (I agree w/the above comments, good bang for the buck)
Auto-x - a combination of Federal 595, Azenis RT 615 or Kook RS2 Z212 (STS2 class)
DD - Falken ST115 225-45-17
Auto-x - Stock RE070 (need to run street tires in STU)
Miata
DD - BFG G Force Sport (I agree w/the above comments, good bang for the buck)
Auto-x - a combination of Federal 595, Azenis RT 615 or Kook RS2 Z212 (STS2 class)
08-26-2008, 07:31 PM
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225/45/R17 Kumho Ecsta MXs - Daily Driving (with some spirited).
They are alright when you're doing some backroads driving, but they are CRAP everywhere else IMO. Too loud, too rubbery feeling.
They are alright when you're doing some backroads driving, but they are CRAP everywhere else IMO. Too loud, too rubbery feeling.
08-26-2008, 07:43 PM
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Car Info: MkIII MR2, s14, 94 mx5, 99 mx5. The beauty of rwd.
Auto-x : Kumho v710's great traction and lasts a long time.
: previous tires kumho ecsta v700 ( crappy, didn't grip well, or wear well )
: previous tires Kumho victorracers ( good tires, less grip than v710's but lasts a long time too )
: hoosier a6's ( an old used set, good initial grip, but loses grip and tread very rapidly.
: BFG g-force r1 ( old set - good grip, good wear, also discontinued )
Street: if cheap, kumho 711's ( cheap and initially kinda grippy, but loses grip really fast. and doesn't wear well )
: BFG g-force sports - good overall street tire.
: kumho ecsta MX - high grip and good wear, + CHEAP!!!
: toyo T1-R - high grip, a little flexy but overall a very competent tire.
: dunlop dz101 - on par with BFG g-sports, goov overall street tire.
Finally for optimum performance, never forget the ubiquitous bridgestone RE92 Great grip, no sidewall flex, and extremely good wear.
: previous tires kumho ecsta v700 ( crappy, didn't grip well, or wear well )
: previous tires Kumho victorracers ( good tires, less grip than v710's but lasts a long time too )
: hoosier a6's ( an old used set, good initial grip, but loses grip and tread very rapidly.
: BFG g-force r1 ( old set - good grip, good wear, also discontinued )
Street: if cheap, kumho 711's ( cheap and initially kinda grippy, but loses grip really fast. and doesn't wear well )
: BFG g-force sports - good overall street tire.
: kumho ecsta MX - high grip and good wear, + CHEAP!!!
: toyo T1-R - high grip, a little flexy but overall a very competent tire.
: dunlop dz101 - on par with BFG g-sports, goov overall street tire.
Finally for optimum performance, never forget the ubiquitous bridgestone RE92 Great grip, no sidewall flex, and extremely good wear.
08-26-2008, 07:56 PM
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Stop the presses, Yooo all neeeed Theeseeee!!!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Ecsta+DX+Aroma
or these!!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Colored+Smoke
Cause Massive plowing understeer isn't the same without the refreshing scent of lavender or blood red smoke coming from all orifices!!!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Ecsta+DX+Aroma
or these!!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Colored+Smoke
Cause Massive plowing understeer isn't the same without the refreshing scent of lavender or blood red smoke coming from all orifices!!!!
08-26-2008, 08:18 PM
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Car Info: 09 xt
wagon: street tires 225/45/17 bridgestone potenza re-01r
auto-x 225/50/16 kumho v700
previous street tires were Avontech 550AS, and the oem potenza re070
legacy: 225/35/18 yokohama parada spec-2
yaris: 195/50/15 hankook ventus rs-2 z212
All these tires are great street tires, and with exception to the parada spec-2's all have made awesome track tires.
auto-x 225/50/16 kumho v700
previous street tires were Avontech 550AS, and the oem potenza re070
legacy: 225/35/18 yokohama parada spec-2
yaris: 195/50/15 hankook ventus rs-2 z212
All these tires are great street tires, and with exception to the parada spec-2's all have made awesome track tires.
Last edited by 808subaru; 08-26-2008 at 08:21 PM.