Any of the DOT R-compound tires will wipe up any true street tire.
Even a "lowly" Toyo RA-1 will stick better in the dry that the top "max performance" street tire. I believe wet weather performance was not a factor. I believe money was not a factor. I'd take any DOT R-compound tire over any of the street tires available if this was the case. I've had Toyo RA-1's - beat any of the top street tires I've driven in. ...including the B.F.Goodrich KD - nice tire, but can't compete with an DOT R-compound tire. Bridgestones tend to have softer sidewalls, and steering inputs are a little sluggish for my tastes. I've driven RE-71, S01, and S02's. I haven't had the luxury of driving the new S03's though. We're running Yokohama Advan A032R's on a customers car, and it's confidence inspiring when you get too hot into a corner. As good as the A032R is (only downside is road noise), the new A048 is supposed to be better, with a slight hit to mileage. I don't care for Pirelli's - too overpriced. I haven't driven on the Pirelli Corsa's though. :) Short list of DOT R-Compound tires... Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Pirelli Corsa Toyo RA-1 Yokohama Advan A032R Yokohama Advan A048 -Ted |
Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico is reasonably-priced @ <$180 each for 255/40-17. I've tried DOT race rubber on the street. Not really worth it. They pick up road debris, and you risk a puncture. In about 2000 miles the DOT race tire becomes no stickier than a P-Zero. FWIW, I've run down many open lapping track drivers on DOT race rubber. Skill, hp, suspension, and brakes help close the gap between DOT rubber and P-Zero Asimmetricos.
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Matt,
Before you do that, think about the Toyo T1s (Not the RA-1)... I have them. Ultra light like the asimetricos, excellent wet and dry grip, available in all the sizes you need... and i got my 18" versions for well under $200.00/per at Radial in Silver Spring, so the 17's will be cheaper.... Pirelli's notoriously don't last long.... no offense Manny.
Originally Posted by SkEltAh
Thanks to everyone! I think im going to go with my initial inclination/sleepR1's suggestion and get a set of asimmetrico's. I'll post weights before they are mounted.
Thanks, Matt Walsh |
i have the Michellin Pilot Sports, they have great dry traction IMO, i had them on my Viper and they hooked great, so they should be fine for our 'torque-less' rx7's. once you heat them up they get pretty sticky.
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Hey Peter,
Where is Radial in Silver Spring? Are they pretty reputable? I work in downtown Silver Spring so that would make getting new tires much easier... Oh and how are they with alignments? Matt Walsh |
They are very reputable... they do alot of stuff for SCCA, porsche club, etc. Here's their site:
http://WWW.RADIALTIRE.COM/ Ask for Paul Marconnes... they can also get the Pirelli's of course. |
Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Pirelli's notoriously don't last long.... no offense Manny.
Toyo T1-S has too high a void-to-treadblock ratio to be effective in the dry...no offense, Pete... Tire choice is a personal preference, and personally I've had great results with P-Zero Asimmetricos as daily driver, open track, autocross tires. Wet traction is marginal, so take it easy in the pouring rain with the Asimmetricos Cheers. |
Originally Posted by SleepR1
Tire choice is a personal preference, and personally I've had great results with P-Zero Asimmetricos as daily driver, open track, autocross tires. Wet traction is marginal, so take it easy in the pouring rain with the Asimmetricos
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There are lots of excellent tires that are available. They all have their own "flavor" but they are still great products; IMO there is no one "best" tire. There is just the tire that for your particular needs and money you like the best.
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Originally Posted by Fatman0203
My friend ran the p-zeros on his GTI for a bit. He said their dry traction was overall good, but as you mentioned their wet traction could use help. Im running a different perile tire right now, made for wet traction cause the FD + rain = no no Since I live in miami, we have a dry seasno and a pouring monsoon season so I needed both. I'll probably switch to the PS2s soon since they deliver good performance in both catagorys.
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