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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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I've got Falken FK-451's in 225/45ZR17and I love them. I just got back from a high performance driving school this weekend at Spokane Raceway Park and they were great. While they don't have the same grip as much softer tires, they have great wet grip and shuld last a lot longer. They're relatively inexpensive (a lot less than T1-S and less than ES-100 with same wear and similiar tread to both). They had good grip and predictable, controllable breakaway and they didn't seem to wear too badly from all the abuse I gave them. I'd reccomend them!
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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RE-71 ---- Best tires I have had for this car.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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Awww. I got Accurets or somthing like that. 215/60/15
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Yokohama ES100s
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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Yokohama AVS ES100s. 205/55VR/16. Awesome tires in rain and sun!
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Falken ZIEX ZE-512's for street (205/60/15 on stock rims)

Toyo Proxes RA-1 for track days (225/50/15 on vert rims)

both have been doing a wonderful job at what they're doing
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Im running Bridgestone Potena SO3 size 255/35/18 front and back
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Falken Azenis 205/55R16. Great when it's dry. If a squirrel pisses in the road, watch out!
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Here is a picture of my toyo t1s

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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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i have 2 sets of rims (GTU and FD) on the GTU rims im running BFGOODRICH COMP T/A 205/60 (all four tires) and on my FD im running 2 KUMHO ECSTA SUPRA 245/50 tires and the other 2 CHAMPIRO 215/55
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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On the AE I'm running Kuhmo 712s, and I can't wait to get rid of them. Not very good at handling, accelerating, or braking. Squeak around turns very easily. Wet traction and tread life is good.

On the N/a I am running Yoko AVS ES100s, and I like those a lot. Good dry traction, and wet is good too. Can really leave you stuck in snow and ice though.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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Nitto 455's on stock AE 16" wheels. Handle alright, but its the only tire i've tried so far. Tread life is pretty decent, have had them for over a year and havent had to rotate the rear tires yet even with all the burnouts and fishtails. Agressive tire pattern too IMO.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 03:56 AM
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Falken Azenis 205/50/15... awesome dry weather tire!
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 05:36 AM
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I bought the car (RX7 turbo II cabrio) with the following tyres:
Front: Dunlop 235/45/17
Rear: Dunlop 255/40/17

Although they look great on the car, they are way too wide for the stock engine and cluch.

Planning to put Pirelli P Zero Roso 225 front, 245 rear, and we will see...
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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Originally posted by sub9lulu
people actually have very bad review on kumho 712
do a search on the susp / tires forum

well i am using them i didnt know until i do a search ...
they are ok for the price

Hmmm, I like 'em

They're in my sig below.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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i have falken 512s, and after a year (~12k) they're still pretty good. they do wear quickly though, and when they've worn the grip goes to hell. i think they have two stage rubber.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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Goodyear Eagle F1's
225/45 17
245/45 17





Haven't got this wheel setup mounted yet so I have no feelings about them, they are sitting in the garage right now. I'm pretty sure I'll be happy though, I've heard nothing but great comments about these tires.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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just about done burning up a set of yoko avs db2 (original model). Lasted 30,000 miles. Going to replace with new new model db2. Very happy. Good grip dry, wet, and snow. Oh, and they're so quiet - even now when they are basically bald.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Right now I have some econo-crap coninental all season tires, needless to say, they are complete crap. I would go with goodyear eagles if I had the money, but I'll probaly end up with some yoko es100's unless I'm feelin extra spendy.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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i got the Nitto Neo Gen's.....215/50 VR16
they are sticky as hell in dry and wet...i would recommend them to anyone....plus they have the coolest looking tread pattern out there
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Eagle's are the sh*t I love mine stick like glue
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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Anybody else, this is a good thread. Lets keep it going.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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Anybody else, this is a good thread. Lets keep it going.
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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I run these pinners
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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225/50/16 Yoko AVS es 100...they look good and are cheap.. thats about it. Treadwear sucks and they grip worse than my old 205/55/16 Potenza 910's did, worn...
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