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I think the azenis would probably work for you. They are also being used as the solo spec tire for the FR-S/BRZ. A couple pages back there was some general impressions by Christian about the azenis which sound promising.
But taking a quick look at Tire Rack, I agree 205/45/16 has a lot better selection. That opens you up to the RS4 and the Dunlop ZIII, both which I think would probably last longer than an RE71r or Rival S
But taking a quick look at Tire Rack, I agree 205/45/16 has a lot better selection. That opens you up to the RS4 and the Dunlop ZIII, both which I think would probably last longer than an RE71r or Rival S
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Yup, ^^^.aw614 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:24 pm I think the azenis would probably work for you. They are also being used as the solo spec tire for the FR-S/BRZ. A couple pages back there was some general impressions by Christian about the azenis which sound promising.
But taking a quick look at Tire Rack, I agree 205/45/16 has a lot better selection. That opens you up to the RS4 and the Dunlop ZIII, both which I think would probably last longer than an RE71r or Rival S
The Azenis got refreshed with the 615k+ version a little over a year ago (IIRC). I posted some feedback on it a couple pages back. The RS4 is the better choice of the 2 given equal sizing... but they’re both solid options for a Trackday/Street/casual autox tire.
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Thanks for the input guys. I’ll keep my eyes open for some 15” wheels as well.
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16'' cliffs: Pick the tire (that supports 16") and then go with 205/45 or 215/45, no tire MFG offers both. There are minimal differences between the two sizes.
More: If tracking, 16'' are less economical than 15'' (re: tires are a wear item.)
More: If tracking, 16'' are less economical than 15'' (re: tires are a wear item.)
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Limited, one weekend thus far in the rain/fog. I have yet to get the tire pressures "dialed." They appear to prefer higher PSI with comparable grip to RS3's (ie good.)
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I'm looking for a good all-around street tire. I live in AZ so I'm not too concerned with ice/water (iRa does not come out when it rains), but we have very hot summer temps. In the past I have used tires on the AP1 that get a little slick when the temps rise over 110*.
Most of the posts in this thread are relating to AutoX and SCCA - I will be doing none of that. FYI, I'm running the stock '98 rims. What do you suggest as a good tire to pick up? TIA.
Most of the posts in this thread are relating to AutoX and SCCA - I will be doing none of that. FYI, I'm running the stock '98 rims. What do you suggest as a good tire to pick up? TIA.
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Most of the posts are relative to SCCA/autox because that’s the easiest and most accessible data for the “hot street tires” out right now.cajunpita wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:46 am I'm looking for a good all-around street tire. I live in AZ so I'm not too concerned with ice/water (iRa does not come out when it rains), but we have very hot summer temps. In the past I have used tires on the AP1 that get a little slick when the temps rise over 110*.
Most of the posts in this thread are relating to AutoX and SCCA - I will be doing none of that. FYI, I'm running the stock '98 rims. What do you suggest as a good tire to pick up? TIA.
For a street, street tire, I’d look at the Continental ContactSport. I haven’t bought a set yet but have heard nothing but good stuff about them as a street tire.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js ... &tab=Sizes
If you want something sportier, any of the 200TW stuff should be fine too.
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No experience or even secondhand info on the Nankang... but Yokohama is re-releasing the A052 in 7/32nds thread depth and 200TW. Additional sizes from 14”-20” are also being released.
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Do you know the ETA?
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