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Old 04-13-2012, 02:16 PM
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Default What do you guys run for tires around here?

Everyone seems to give rave reviews about the Dunlop Star Specs - saw them at Orlando's shop today.

I like the Nitto INVO but they don't make the rear tire size.

What do you guys use? RS3's?
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i had RS3s on my stock AP2v1, 215/45 fronts 245/40 rear. I'm also using RS3s on my RD-G 245/40 all around. These grip nice when dry and warm. I'm going to try the Z1 star specs after i'm done with this set.
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I get great traction with starspecs wet or dry.
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Get some HTRZIII's or if you wanna spend some dough then get some Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
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Originally Posted by macr88
Get some HTRZIII's


These hold up well on the back roads, and in storms like last night.
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Originally Posted by whiteflash
Originally Posted by macr88' timestamp='1334359315' post='21606147
Get some HTRZIII's


These hold up well on the back roads, and in storms like last night.
I get about 5k per set of the htrz3
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Originally Posted by rydelow
I get great traction with starspecs wet or dry.
After running so many different types of brands of tires, to me the Z1 Starspecs are my all time favorite even after the Bridgestone Potenza RE750 and RE950. I drive w/ confidence in summer/rain. I'm not scared or worried to drive in the rain anymore. I heard RS3's are comparable to the Z1 Starspecs.
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Originally Posted by iDashX
i had RS3s on my stock AP2v1, 215/45 fronts 245/40 rear. I'm also using RS3s on my RD-G 245/40 all around. These grip nice when dry and warm. I'm going to try the Z1 star specs after i'm done with this set.

Originally Posted by rydelow
I get great traction with starspecs wet or dry.

On RS3s now & wouldnt run it again. Going back to Star Specs once theyre gone. Have them on the Lotus right now & been driving in all this rain over the past month with no issues.

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Originally Posted by eklipz98
Originally Posted by whiteflash' timestamp='1334359941' post='21606163
[quote name='macr88' timestamp='1334359315' post='21606147']
Get some HTRZIII's


These hold up well on the back roads, and in storms like last night.
I get about 5k per set of the htrz3
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5K, miles of what? Burning out? I've never had a set last me less than 12K miles and that's cause I popped a tire somehow.
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Abrasive roads


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