Most sticky tires?
Jun 22, 2008, 04:23 AM
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Based on what autox guys use, the Falken Azenis RT615, Hankook RS2, Bridgestone RE-01R, and Dunlop Z1 all seem to be good summer tires.
I know when my advans go, I'm planning on the Z1s. Relatively cheap, and uber-sticky.
I know when my advans go, I'm planning on the Z1s. Relatively cheap, and uber-sticky.
Jun 22, 2008, 08:21 AM
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I'm by faaaaar no expert in tires, but from personal experience i will say that i prefer the yokohama adavn neova's, bfgoodridge g-forces, and falken rt-615's. i have never run the Dunlop Z1's, maybe I will try that after i roast off this set. the Toyo T1S, T1R, and R1R are all very sticky tires, they just wear little faster i have found, especially the R1R with a tread rating of 140.
sooo, if i had to put my money somewhere, i say Advan Neova'a or Parada's!
thats just my 2 cents
sooo, if i had to put my money somewhere, i say Advan Neova'a or Parada's!
thats just my 2 cents
Jun 24, 2008, 08:21 PM
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+1 for the Z1 Star specs. They're supposed to be the tire to beat. I haven't tried those out but my 2nd choice would be the RE-01Rs. They're not the widest tires but the grip is great and don't bite you when you overdrive them.
which 99% of the time, that feeling is reality 
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Jun 25, 2008, 07:17 AM
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can anyone comment on the tread wear of these tires? Specifically the Z1s vs Azenis. Since I don't track my car tread wear is a bit more important than having the absolute stickiest tire out there...
Jul 7, 2008, 04:42 PM
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Just did another track event at 'streets of willow' yesterday using the Z1 Star Specs. Prior I had done two track days with the stock advans on my otherwise stock evo x. Got a set of the Z1's in stock 245/18 for about $780 from tirerack shipped to socal.
Z1's really gripped a lot better than the advans, and were super predicatable. towards the end of the 20 min runs (figure the outside temp was also around 103 f), the tires got a little greasy but it was still relatively consistent. Car feels even better on the track right now. However, it does seem to be wearing quite fast. I guess that is the price you pay for a tire that cheap and sticky.
Z1's really gripped a lot better than the advans, and were super predicatable. towards the end of the 20 min runs (figure the outside temp was also around 103 f), the tires got a little greasy but it was still relatively consistent. Car feels even better on the track right now. However, it does seem to be wearing quite fast. I guess that is the price you pay for a tire that cheap and sticky.