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Best DOT tires for AX? |
Marv's3.6six |
Jan 27 2005, 12:08 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Just bought (4) chromed 16X7 fuchs....want tires for street use but also want the best AX tires that are DOT.
Gonna run, 205 X 45 X16 Don't care to much about wear...want sticky. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) All these are from Tire Rack: Pirellei PZero Nerog-Force BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 Bridgestone Potenza RE750SP Dunlop Sport FM901 KUMHO ECSTA (x' ta) Supra 712 Yokohama AVS ES100 radial Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Kumho ECSTA ASX Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S What U all think?(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) O pin yons pull ease |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 27 2005, 12:10 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
marv- have you seen my falkens?
go with the falken azenis. theyre as close to slick as you get... (they say 100 treadwear, but its more like 40) |
Marv's3.6six |
Jan 27 2005, 12:12 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Falken A......... Aaron you posted quick!! Where to get Falkens? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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Aaron Cox |
Jan 27 2005, 12:13 AM
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i may have a hookup on them..... but americas tire co..... also... id advise a 50 series. i have 50's on a 15 and its great for AX, but it puts the revs up there on the freeway.. hmm..45 may be okay in a 16 (IMG:http://www.vulcantire.com/graphics/tires/azenis.jpg) |
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Marv's3.6six |
Jan 27 2005, 12:17 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm thinkin I need 45's the tech data sez the section width is 8.1" most 50's are about 1/4" wider. I got no room!!!!!
I loves the super low profile anyway. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 27 2005, 12:18 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
marv man....
they only come in a 55 series for a 205 on a 16" rim. they come in a 215 45 16 though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jan 27 2005, 12:19 AM
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falken azenis .... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy |
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nebreitling |
Jan 27 2005, 12:23 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
by all reports, the falken's are great -- probably unbeatable for the price and a balance between street and AX.
if you really want to be competitive at AX, you might consider another set of wheels wrapped in kumho victoracers ($$, sticky) or hoosier's ($$$$$ stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicky). this is totally unecessary, though, if you're just getting started at AX. |
Marv's3.6six |
Jan 27 2005, 12:26 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Did a check of comparable 215X45 tires, and most are tooooo wiiiide at 8.4"
Think I'll stick with 205's don't want no rubbage! |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 27 2005, 12:31 AM
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more neg camber (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) |
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VegasRacer |
Jan 27 2005, 12:38 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
I have not yet had a chance to try 'em out at an auto-x, but the new set of Toyo T1-S I recently got seem really nice. They even come in the 205-45-16 size you are looking for.
Here is the spec sheet for the width information. Attached image(s) |
nebreitling |
Jan 27 2005, 12:54 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
damn john, i'm not one to admire a man's tires, but that is some sexy looking rubber (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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skline |
Jan 27 2005, 12:56 AM
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You prevert!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) I like the falkens myself, They look really good on the car. |
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Marv's3.6six |
Jan 27 2005, 06:23 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is a Falken 205X45X16 ZIEX ZE-512
http://www.hptire.net/index.cfm?fuseaction...&pID=43&catID=9 Anyone driving on this tire? |
Joe Ricard |
Jan 27 2005, 06:33 AM
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Azenis are nowhere near a tread wear of 40.. They are admired by the STS crowd for being the stickiest street tire available. The side walls are very stiff but not as stiff as my Kumho R comounds. When Azenis are put on a heavier car for example Honda Prelude they can be worthless in 2 runs unless allowed to cool off. I would imagine if you drive the car hard your results will be similar. I have heard they are OK in the rain but you got to be careful.
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DuckRyder |
Jan 27 2005, 07:04 AM
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I'm a little confused about what you want, as none of the tires you listed seem to be "competition" tires, which is what you want if you really want the stickyest without concern for wear.
Hoosiers is what you run if you want to win around here... |
drgchapman |
Jan 27 2005, 08:25 AM
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Hoosiers..............check out which tire won most of the a/x classes at nationals. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
I screwed up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) and bought the track version ® designation, but was top time in the 2.0 class my last a/x last year. The (A) designation is stickier yet and going on my car this year. I rest my case. Gary |
seanery |
Jan 27 2005, 09:10 AM
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Marv, this one is rated M+S (Mud & Snow). I doubt you'll like the performance for autocross. Another option is Yokohoma A032R. They cost more than the Falken Azenis, but are a bit stickier I believe. |
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Demick |
Jan 27 2005, 09:26 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
I have these on my Saturn. Very impressed as a passenger car tire, but wouldn't put it on a 914. |
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Marv's3.6six |
Jan 27 2005, 10:03 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Ok M+S means mud and snow....did not know that.
I would like DOT legal tires but as sticky as they come. Not just for AX. Thanx (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
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