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01-04-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cdelena,Jan 4 2006, 05:58 PM
Wow, that is pulling the trigger quickly.. most tires need that use or more before you can really tell what the performance is like, that is why I really don't trust magazines tests on 'green' tires. But I have yet to buy a Yoko tire I liked on any car so I trust you are right about the ES100's.
I have the Kumho 712's on my wife's Maxima and like them.. may have to reconsider them but in a brief test drive in an S2000 some time ago I was disappointed in their performance. I heard a rumor that they were being phased out but it seems TR has them at a good price so I may go there.
Mark, do the RS2's have too soft a sidewall? I drove a guy's Mazda with them and they felt good but not being used to the car I really could not judge.
I am open to ideas and would not mind hearing opinions on the Fuzion ZRi if anyone has tried those.
I have the Kumho 712's on my wife's Maxima and like them.. may have to reconsider them but in a brief test drive in an S2000 some time ago I was disappointed in their performance. I heard a rumor that they were being phased out but it seems TR has them at a good price so I may go there.
Mark, do the RS2's have too soft a sidewall? I drove a guy's Mazda with them and they felt good but not being used to the car I really could not judge.
I am open to ideas and would not mind hearing opinions on the Fuzion ZRi if anyone has tried those.
01-04-2006, 06:45 PM
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But theres a big diff between the Nero and the Nero M&S isn't there? Owell i wouldnt know and tirerack doesnt know everything(from there ratings though the M&S is better than the es100 by far and the Nero) right? I might just go with Eagle F1's loved them on my last car.
01-05-2006, 05:59 AM
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I recently bought Bridgestone RE750's for street tires (245/45/16 rear and 225/50/16 front). Jim at the Tire Rack runs these on his S. They have great grip should have good tread wear. I have the Kuhmo RS-2's for Autocross.
The Bridgestones ran about $700 and are all weather tires.
James
The Bridgestones ran about $700 and are all weather tires.
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01-05-2006, 07:11 AM
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In a comparison test at Mineral Wells the RS-2 felt awesome on Temming's car and less than spectacular on Ego's. I suspect it may have something to do with tire pressures and alignment. I will also say that the RS-2 had near Azenis grip on the last Miata I drove in anger.
01-05-2006, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Clovis,Jan 5 2006, 10:11 AM
In a comparison test at Mineral Wells the RS-2 felt awesome on Temming's car and less than spectacular on Ego's. I suspect it may have something to do with tire pressures and alignment. I will also say that the RS-2 had near Azenis grip on the last Miata I drove in anger.
The RE750's also have a rim protector on them and they offer a little better ride for everyday driving. They have a good profile and I want that for every day driving.
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01-05-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 60N5.5,Jan 5 2006, 10:20 AM
It all depends on what you want to do with these tires. I think the RS-2's are a great value for autocross, but I don't like them for the street because of the treadwear rating of 200.
The RE750's also have a rim protector on them and they offer a little better ride for everyday driving. They have a good profile and I want that for every day driving.
James
The RE750's also have a rim protector on them and they offer a little better ride for everyday driving. They have a good profile and I want that for every day driving.
James
Am leaning towards the RS2's but a look this morning shows I probably have six months or more before I have to take action. Plenty of time to learn from the experience of others.
01-05-2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 60N5.5,Jan 5 2006, 06:59 AM
I recently bought Bridgestone RE750's for street tires (245/45/16 rear and 225/50/16 front). Jim at the Tire Rack runs these on his S. They have great grip should have good tread wear. I have the Kuhmo RS-2's for Autocross.
The Bridgestones ran about $700 and are all weather tires.
James
The Bridgestones ran about $700 and are all weather tires.
James
For 17" sizes i like the kumho MX and falken st115's, I have them on my M3 right now. They're decently grippy but very quiet on road noise and lasted me 15K miles plus about a season of autocross.
01-05-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower,Jan 5 2006, 12:11 PM
You mean Hankook RS-2? Kumho=MX. My girlfriend has the 712's on her car and I've never had a great experience with them from when I had a set in 205/50/15 on my turbo civic to now. The dry grip isn't that fantastic so far.
For 17" sizes i like the kumho MX and falken st115's, I have them on my M3 right now. They're decently grippy but very quiet on road noise and lasted me 15K miles plus about a season of autocross.
For 17" sizes i like the kumho MX and falken st115's, I have them on my M3 right now. They're decently grippy but very quiet on road noise and lasted me 15K miles plus about a season of autocross.
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