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> Best DOT tires for AX?
Marv's3.6six
post Jan 27 2005, 12:08 AM
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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
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Aaron Cox
post Jan 27 2005, 12:10 AM
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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)
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:12 AM
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Falken A......... Aaron you posted quick!! Where to get Falkens? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:13 AM
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QUOTE (Marv's3.2six @ Jan 26 2005, 11:12 PM)
Falken A......... Aaron you posted quick!! Where to get Falkens?  :blink:

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

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post Jan 27 2005, 12:17 AM
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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)
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:18 AM
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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)
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:19 AM
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QUOTE (Marv's3.2six @ Jan 26 2005, 10:08 PM)
What U all think?(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) O pin yons pull ease

falken azenis ....

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:23 AM
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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.
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:26 AM
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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!
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE (Marv's3.2six @ Jan 26 2005, 11:26 PM)
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!

more neg camber (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:38 AM
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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.


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post Jan 27 2005, 12:54 AM
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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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post Jan 27 2005, 12:56 AM
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QUOTE (nebreitling @ Jan 26 2005, 10:54 PM)
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)

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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post Jan 27 2005, 06:23 AM
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Here is a Falken 205X45X16 ZIEX ZE-512

http://www.hptire.net/index.cfm?fuseaction...&pID=43&catID=9

Anyone driving on this tire?
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post 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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post 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...
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post 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.

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post Jan 27 2005, 09:10 AM
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QUOTE (Marv's3.2six @ Jan 27 2005, 07:23 AM)
Here is a Falken 205X45X16 ZIEX ZE-512

http://www.hptire.net/index.cfm?fuseaction...&pID=43&catID=9

Anyone driving on this tire?

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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post Jan 27 2005, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE (Marv's3.2six @ Jan 27 2005, 04:23 AM)
Here is a Falken 205X45X16 ZIEX ZE-512

http://www.hptire.net/index.cfm?fuseaction...&pID=43&catID=9

Anyone driving on this tire?

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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post Jan 27 2005, 10:03 AM
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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.

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