Mr. Furley

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Is Mitsu really do that bad? Any updated/recent info on them?

KPerez

As pointed out earlier these 09 X tires [Dunlop] are half as expensive as the Yoko A13c. Dyno4 indicates that a 20 point difference in the UTQG is really not a significant change in wear. So the only parameter difference in the performance claimed by others herein is the speed rating; the Dunlop has a "W" rating [168mph] while the Yoko a "Y" [186mph]. However, there is another variable that is not quantified that could also account for the perofrmance difference in these two tires and that is the tread design. I do not know how or if this , in fact, does affect performance.

Later, Ken

tomatoEVO

iTrader: (9)

ouch. and yet, i'm sure 09 prices won't be coming down, will they? heh...

EvoG8r

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Tirerack lists the dunlop for $197 vs advans for $320.

STI owners have had mixed feelings about this tire.

Carboy2199

dude you type like a freaking robot, lol.

but at least your posts are always informative.

KPerez

Yeah, thought that's what EVOM is all about!

later, Ken

jona31

I have these tires on my Euro spec '08 GSR SST and I don't have anything good to say about them. The review posted from the STi owner is quite consistent with my findings, which can basically be summarized by two words: poor grip.

I will be changing to either Direzza Z1 Star Specs or Advan AD08s (not sure if they will release this size?) shortly.

J

KPerez

So it appears from the users that Mitsu, in 09, has provided a step down when they switched from the Yoko to Dunlop. I agree with earlier posts that this was probably the result of the price differential between these two tires. Bottom Line: When a car company changes their OEM components, do not think they are necessarily improving or even maintaining the performance of the vehicle relative to the previous year.

Later, Ken

dcgsr

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