140 treadwear rating
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As there are probably very few tires currently made with a 140-160-180 treadwear rating (especially in our sizes), I would just go with the affordable Falkens (Azenis 615s), at 200 treadwear. Or you could go with the more costly BFG KDs at the same treadwear. What size wheel are these going on??
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Originally Posted by gnx7
Nitto NT-01 comes up to temp quickly; however they wear out fast.
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_nt01.asp
Also look at the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires and Toyo RA-1's.
The MPSCups lasted me over 6K miles (mostly street) and held up well on the track.
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_nt01.asp
Also look at the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires and Toyo RA-1's.
The MPSCups lasted me over 6K miles (mostly street) and held up well on the track.
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I don't think Yoko still makes anything over (or under for that matter, anymore) 140 treadwear in our 275/40 17 size, do they?? Are the AVS Sports still available in this size?
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
I don't think Yoko still makes anything over (or under for that matter, anymore) 140 treadwear in our 275/40 17 size, do they?? Are the AVS Sports still available in this size?
Tire Rack has the AVS Sport listed available.
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Originally Posted by A502slo
What is the largest size i can safley run on the stock SS wheels from my 99SS.
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Falken RT-615s, definitely. Have them on my Mustang, and had their predecessor (Azenis Sport) on my old Integra. They're hard as rocks in sub-50 degree temps until you get them warmed up, but when they're warm, they GRIP. RT-615 FTW!!!
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Originally Posted by HioSSilver
I got 10,000+ miles out of my toyo ra1's. I thought that was good for those tires, although they do look like their shaved now.
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I just bought a set of Hankook Z212's, but haven't yet mounted them yet. They're made to compete with the Azenis' for SCCA STS class, I believe. Hopefully they will hold up well to the track day abuse I plan on putting them through. I've went through a few sets of old-style Azenis' on lighter import cars and they're great when they're warm, but not hot. They get pretty greasy when hot, and also tend to grip less for some odd reason when worn down.
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Originally Posted by LogicalRetard
I just bought a set of Hankook Z212's, but haven't yet mounted them yet. They're made to compete with the Azenis' for SCCA STS class, I believe. Hopefully they will hold up well to the track day abuse I plan on putting them through. I've went through a few sets of old-style Azenis' on lighter import cars and they're great when they're warm, but not hot. They get pretty greasy when hot, and also tend to grip less for some odd reason when worn down.
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Originally Posted by LogicalRetard
I just bought a set of Hankook Z212's, but haven't yet mounted them yet.
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The Z212's have a slightly softer sidewall than the RT-615's with slightly more overall grip than the RT's. They also get greasy- and when they do, be on your toes, as the tires will cease giving you much warning when transitioning. Ran a set on my WRX and liked them. Great tire for the money.
Originally Posted by dailydriver
They make these in OUR sizes?? Last I looked Hankook only made import sizes.