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Which Tires Are Best?, The 2005 decision is??? |
GTeener |
Mar 11 2005, 12:01 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
So I know the tire question comes up a lot but it is a new year and there are new products out now.
I need to get new 205/50/15s & 225/50/15s. My car must be street-legal and the tires must be sticky for AX & an occasional DE while serving as the primary set. I am not interested in carrying around separate wheels. I currently use Khumo VictoRacers but Tire Rack doesn't show them anymore, so maybe they have been replaced (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Recommendations? TIA (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
Aaron Cox |
Mar 11 2005, 12:03 PM
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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 |
im running 205 50 15 falken azenis....they stick like white on rice.....
do they make a 225 in a 15"? not sure.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) |
Demick |
Mar 11 2005, 12:15 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Tire Rack still shows Victoracers. Should be no problem getting those if you want to stick with them. Better for Autox and track than the Azenas, but not as good on the street.
Demick |
GTeener |
Mar 11 2005, 12:32 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
They have the VictoRacers in the 225/50/15s but not the front 205/50/15s (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Is it bad to mix & match? How are the Ecsta V700's? They also seem more expensive than I remember them, but it's been a while thankfully... |
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Demick |
Mar 11 2005, 01:43 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Sure they do. Search by size, and check the Kumho box.
Kumho VictoRacer V700 (Competition) Size: 205/50ZR15 Blackwall ZR Speed Rated Price: $124 Estimated Availability: In Stock Demick |
campbellcj |
Mar 11 2005, 10:36 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
The Ecsta V700's are a decent option as well as the Victoracers. They use a stickier compound which IME can get "greasy" after ~15mins of track driving.
I would not really recommend using any DOT-R tire for multipurpose use unless the street-driving aspect would be pretty minimal and not involve wet/icy driving. (I have kept -R tires on my p-cars for many years but street mileage is <2K/year typically.) |
wrpspddrvr |
Mar 11 2005, 10:45 PM
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The new Azenis have 225/15! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) |
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hmeeder |
Mar 11 2005, 11:23 PM
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Dante's Sportscar Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 21-November 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 3,154 |
I've been running the Falken Azenis for the past 2 seasons. Dollar for dollar and pound for pound the best DOT track/street tire. Stick like crazy and wear like iron. Strong recommendation: do not drive these things in the rain!
Seriously, buy the tires. |
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