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Old 07-22-2012, 06:19 PM
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I feel that nyc has a very diverse set of roads and weather.

I've done read quite a number of tire reviews on the S, and I still can't decide on which tire to get.

I'm a daily drifter before the s, so losing the rear end doesn't intimidate me, but from reading people crashing, s2000 reviews etc, I don't think I should tread lightly on a tire choice.

What better way to get some good reviews, than ask my fellow new yorkers on their thoughts who share the same roads.


---Here is a brief list of my driving.---

- daily driving, slow local, speed limit highways.
- occasional high rev, and hard corners on ramps etc.
- wet dry and probably some light snow.
- won't be drifting


--- Key features I would like to keep,--

- Tire life, and wet grip. (never want to lose the S to hydroplaning)
- Enough grip for local roads and highway ramps, I won't be tracking so EXTREME SUMMER PERFORMANCE TRACK tires probably be a waste as I don't drive so hard anymore.
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imo dunlop star spec hands down. im running on falken 452 now, i would get the dunlops again
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+1 on the star specs
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+2 on star specs. There is no better option IMO.
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+3 star specs
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+4 Star Specs
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Wow, star specs are so popular. I will give them a try next week. Thanks yall.
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You realize that Star Specs + Light Snow = Bad, right?
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Star spec summer rims sure. I'd get a all season if your just dd. Maybe conti dws? I have not bought an all season in awhile

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Originally Posted by jigga1boy
--- Key features I would like to keep,--

- Tire life, and wet grip. (never want to lose the S to hydroplaning)
- Enough grip for local roads and highway ramps, I won't be tracking so EXTREME SUMMER PERFORMANCE TRACK tires probably be a waste as I don't drive so hard anymore.
To me, it sounds like you are describing Sumitomo HTR Z-III. It doesn't have as much dry road grip as Star Specs but has way better tire life and is great on wet roads. It will keep you planted on your 'occassional' on-ramp adventures. What it will NOT do is keep you planted after repeated on-ramp adventures on a hot summer day.


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