Howdy Folks!

After a bit of deliberation about new tires, I decided on the V12s. After reading about how well they did on a comparo vs. most other brands (#2 overall, #1 of a couple of tests). I had debated about Star Specs, and if I were involved in a little more tracking (and definitely if it was competitive), I would probably have gone with them, but they were $300 more in this size.

Funny enough, I haven't bought new tires in 6 years or so. I kept trading wheel/tire setups and getting new[er] tires in the deal, so I haven't had to hassle with mounting for a long time.

The Pirelli that came with my wheels where at about 60-65% with some uneven wear, then I proceeded to lower my car, drive for ~3K miles without an alignment so they pretty much got chewed up (my car I believe was out of align at stock height, so lowered it was just a tire killer). I've since had a really tight alignment dialed in (using the UK spec).

I had almost ordered some Sumi HRZ III back a month or so when the rebate was 'doing', but I missed it and waited on my baldies A week ago the LR started leaking down, so it _really_ got to be time.

For the record, I used Rays Goodyear in St. Augustine, and they were super professional, the balance feels excellent, no nicks or anything. I left it overnight and they locked it up in a bay for me too.

The tires: quiet, excellent turn in response, they look great, they ride *super* nice. Now I don't know how much of that is a new tire vs. my "racing slicks" and how much is the reported more compliant V12 sidewall, but I like the results. I read several reviews (from owners of Porsche, M cars, Elise, Corvettes, etc.) that said the tire was simply outstanding for the street and the occasional track duty (and that the limits really can't - or shouldn't - be approached on public roads anyway).

I'll post back after I get a little mileage on them, though considering how little I use the S, it'll be months before I break 500 miles

Oh yeah, I meant to add, that these are available online, to your door for about $610-620 in my size, and there's currently a $50 rebate (tires have to be puchased by June 30th). So ~$570 total, for 225/40-18 (x2) and 255/35-18 (x2).

If the tire performs like it seems it will (based on my tiny bit of driving and research), it's a hell of a good deal, and an even better deal with the extra $50 discount!

 

i got my 18's for about 580$ shipped from tirerack

i love them so far. very grippy!

 

When we have driven them they have been very good. The rebate ends 06/30. If I can help just let me know.

 

These on on my Evo now. Not a bad street tire, but if you're going from something like Yokohama Advans or Bridgestone RE-01r's, you'll be disappointed. They might grip as well and are quiet (wife thought I threw on all seasons), but don't offer the same kind of feedback these more aggressive tires do.

 

That is right, they would not be in the Extreme performance category.

 

Hey Jim, any chance of bringing back the rebate on these tires?

 

I think the rebate was extended once or twice already. It would be nice if they were again. I have these on my TSX and absolutely love them. One of, if not the best tire I've used.

 

Wet weather performance (East Coast of Florida has a been *drenched*) is really outstanding. Extremely happy with this product so far as a high performance, street tire with exceptional rain characteristics.

 

good to hear! i bought a set that are waiting to be put on in a couple of months!