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> my tire story, a little journey
Trekkor
post Dec 15 2004, 10:30 PM
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When I first bought my 914 it had tall bug tires.165/75 or something. Tossed 'em.

Put on Yokohama YK420 195/50's and really enjoyed the upgrade.
I drove around on those for a few months and then I found this place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Someone said "autocross" and I was listening. I ran on the YK's for a few events and realized that they were limiting me terribly.

I next went to the Falken Azenis 205/50's. Wow, what an improvement. I used these tires for the street and the rest of the events except the last two. These tires were great for me to learn how to better drive my car.
I felt like I had found the limit, so I bought a set of Yokohama A032r 205/50 race tires. This is getting good.
They stick like glue and hardly make a sound.
I ran them at the last GGR event at Candlestick and the fun eevnt at Sears Point. My confidence level is now at the all time high...So I thought.

I picked up a set of Hoosier 205/50 track tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
I've only run 'em for 30 minutes, but, let me tell you buddies, they are AMAZING. You have no idea how ready I am to hit the first a/x of the season.

Here's the conclusion:
I put the YK's back on today as street tires and drove on them for the first time in 6 months. I kid you not, It felt like I was riding a horse on ice skates. Those tires are NOT race tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

What a journey it has been.

KT
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post Dec 15 2004, 11:01 PM
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All the "old" tires you must have at your house, must have a lot of roses in round, black, "planters" in the yard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clover.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)
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post Dec 16 2004, 02:59 AM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Dec 15 2004, 08:30 PM)



I picked up a set of Hoosier 205/50 track tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
I've only run 'em for 30 minutes, but, let me tell you buddies, they are AMAZING.
What a journey it has been.

KT

No shit? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Your journey isn't over unless you want it to be.
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post Dec 16 2004, 09:22 AM
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Great story. I ran Hoosier Street TD's on my racecar and I loved them. They are very predictable and I could put the car into a 4 wheel drift with all the confidence in the world. I remember coming out of the "Carousel" @ Sebring during a DE and passing a 996 at the exit. You should've seen that guys face. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I should be the ad guy for Hoosier. They could use a picture of me and my car and say "if Hoosiers can mae this guy quick, imagine what they'll do for you?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 16 2004, 09:32 AM
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I should have my Kumho Ecsta V700's mounted on my polished Fuchs Saturday. # weeks till the next event. Got to do an alignment and other suspension bits. Should be fun. Going to go Heat cycle them Hopefully Sunday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 17 2004, 01:47 AM
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I wonder what is the *BEST* tire for a/x?

KT
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post Dec 17 2004, 02:17 AM
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Leaving schlicks out of the equation, either A3SO4 Hoosiers or
Kuhmo 710 Vracers. It's a tossup.
Both are available in your size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 17 2004, 09:52 PM
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Speaking of tires, I just put some Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on the S4 the other day, and they are clearly the best street (non -R) tires I've ever tried. They are way quieter and smoother than the S03's I had previously, and my butt g-meter says they stick at least as well, or better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

DAMN expensive though...
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post Dec 17 2004, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Dec 16 2004, 11:47 PM)
I wonder what is the *BEST* tire for a/x?

you'll know when you smell my exhaust pipe next season.

you'll get your ass kicked sooo bad. i promise.
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post Feb 21 2005, 01:44 PM
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That's some serious smack* (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

Putting the Yok's back on today and will find some lonely lot for my driving pleasure. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

KT











*from a guy who's car is nowhere near ready to race... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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post Feb 21 2005, 02:09 PM
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I can't believe you brought those slicks inside your house on the hardwood flooring.

You could have at least knocked the rocks off first.

You must not have a wife.
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post Feb 21 2005, 02:11 PM
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I can't believe you are going to beat anyone with those tires, they look like they are already worn out , heh.
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