Regarding the GRM article, a couple of comments. First, the test was on a FWD, race prepped car, so take that into consideration. Second, after realizing the tire pressures on the Kumhos were not optimal in the first test, they retested them later in the day (after the Hoosiers). The Kumho's actually turned the fastest overall lap and the average was only a tenth behind the Hoosiers.

Were I going full race I'd go Hoosiers even if they only gripped the same, because they are so much lighter. However, I have the Kumho's on my CRX and like them alot. They should be good for at least 4-5 track days and they stick well and don't really go away.

I just put the A032R on my S2K as my daily driver tire. While not as sticky as the Kumhos, nor as quick to warm up, they are superior in grip to new OEM S02s. They are also wearing quite well. I have nearly 500 miles on them, including some heavy canyon work, and they look new. For a beginner who only has one set of wheels, these would be a great tire for street/track use. The only caveats are the "hum", which is really only noticeable on smooth surfaces with the top up. Also, I went with 205/55 fr and 245/45 rr to compensate for the OEM S02 irregularities in size. At standard tires pressures I picked up a bit of understeer, but tweaking them by a couple psi has returned neutrality. Oh, and they're cheap too.

UL

 

UL, did you consider the Toyo RA1 for your use? I use the A032R's now for my drive to the track tire and am considering a switch. Apparently many like the grip of the RA1 but I have never liked the softer sidewalls Toyo commonly uses.

 

I did consider the Toyos. However, they are quite hard to find, which is unusual since I'm in SoCal. I also don't know anyone who uses them, and I hate to be a guinea pig.

UL

 

When I used them on my Prelude they were fine- sidewalls were nice and stiff (and I had 55 series). They were comparable in grip to Kumhos, but price and availability has kept me from getting any more.

 

ultimate lurker,

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I just put the A032R on my S2K as my daily driver tire. While not as sticky as the Kumhos, nor as quick to warm up, they are superior in grip to new OEM S02s.

 

Nope, just meant new, as in not worn down to slicks, hard, slippery, used tires :-)

UL

 

I have driven quite a few track miles on both the A032Rs and the RA1s.

I HIGHLY recomend the RA-1's... They are an EXCELENT match for the car.

 

ultimate lurker,

I was just wondering if the yokohoma A032R are too loud for a daily driver? I think it is the best R-compound tire in the rain but have heard it is super loud.

I will probably get the RA-1 or A032R for the street/track.

Just wondering what you think about the road noise?

Thanks