hey All.
done a few events with you guys now and decided its time to get better boots for my car. (Focus SVT)
done some research and got down to 2
Falken Azensis RT-615 or Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 StarSpec.
just can't make the final decision, any thoughts anyone?
thanks
Mike
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Depends on whether you want to go with R-compounds or not. Most Hoosiers and Kumho V710s are exceptions) are suitable for short trips on the street.
If you want to stay with a harder-compound (and usually cheaper) street tire, Bob's probably right. There's lots of buzz about the Dunlops right now -- people are seeing as a Falken-beater -- but beyond results from a few national events, little hard information. Falken RT-615s are relatively sticky, and pretty sturdy as well -- I commuted on mine (80 miles/day) for a couple of weeks.
If you want to stay with a harder-compound (and usually cheaper) street tire, Bob's probably right. There's lots of buzz about the Dunlops right now -- people are seeing as a Falken-beater -- but beyond results from a few national events, little hard information. Falken RT-615s are relatively sticky, and pretty sturdy as well -- I commuted on mine (80 miles/day) for a couple of weeks.
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What size did you get? I tried ordering a set of 225/45/17 and they were out of stock and didn't expect to get any soon.michlong wrote:done it, ordered falkens, got a pretty good deal from edgeracing...
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The Z1 Star Spec is better than the Azenis.
Azenis is the best bang for the buck in a 14" tire... almost the ONLY bang available in that size. But, for 15's... I think the Star Specs are easily worth $10-15 more per tire.
Azenis are good. Star Specs are better.
Azenis is the best bang for the buck in a 14" tire... almost the ONLY bang available in that size. But, for 15's... I think the Star Specs are easily worth $10-15 more per tire.
Azenis are good. Star Specs are better.
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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