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01-05-2008, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by base94montego' post='891116' date='Dec 31 2007, 03:59 AM
I'm getting new tires for my FD after Winter is over and wanted a few opinions on which type to buy? It doesn't see the track much, almost all street driving and driven year round. Currently I have Dunlops SP Sport 225 z rated. Anything similar to these or better?
I swear by the Falken rt-615 tire. I have tried other things (including kumhos) and like the falkens the best. I have been driving on my rt-615 for about 15k miles and they still have a bit of tread on them. That is amazing to me considering not only how I drive but that they are a soft compound racing tire. I will replace them very soon though. If you want something more streetable I would suggest the st-115. They don't grip as well as the azenis but they last much longer and are better in the rain.
01-07-2008, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sukai94' post='891559' date='Jan 5 2008, 05:52 AM
I swear by the Falken rt-615 tire. I have tried other things (including kumhos) and like the falkens the best. I have been driving on my rt-615 for about 15k miles and they still have a bit of tread on them. That is amazing to me considering not only how I drive but that they are a soft compound racing tire. I will replace them very soon though. If you want something more streetable I would suggest the st-115. They don't grip as well as the azenis but they last much longer and are better in the rain.
01-11-2008, 10:37 AM
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Kumho MX are awesome IMO. I've been running them for 3 years and about 10k miles in size 255/40/17. I track the car, autocross and use them on the street. They have good enough grip to get traction at my power levels (~330 rwhp). On the road course they are great. They don't get overly hot and the grip stays consistent. At the limit, they communicate well letting you know when they run out of grip. They are also a really good wet weather tire providing wet weather traction similar to the Toyo T1s. The side walls are reasonably stiff and provide good steering input. Wear is good also.
The Falkens are pretty popular these days and they get a lot of the internet fan-boi people saying how great they are. The 615s were designed to be a great autocross tires. They are very sticky and heat up quickly but I wouldn't want to use them to drive on a regular basis. Most people wear them out very quickly.
Another good option is the Toyo T1R but they have softer side walls and feel a little mushy to me. They do give a slightly better ride though thanks to those mushy side walls.
For the price vs performance, I'd say Kumho is a great option.
The Falkens are pretty popular these days and they get a lot of the internet fan-boi people saying how great they are. The 615s were designed to be a great autocross tires. They are very sticky and heat up quickly but I wouldn't want to use them to drive on a regular basis. Most people wear them out very quickly.
Another good option is the Toyo T1R but they have softer side walls and feel a little mushy to me. They do give a slightly better ride though thanks to those mushy side walls.
For the price vs performance, I'd say Kumho is a great option.
01-11-2008, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by alberto_mg' post='892000' date='Jan 11 2008, 10:37 AM
Kumho MX are awesome IMO. For the price vs performance, I'd say Kumho is a great option.
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