shuttlegoose

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I'm getting ready to purchase new tires for summer and the autox season. I know both of these tires arnt great but they are cheaper for the size I am running 255/35/18. Does anyone have any experience with either tire and how did they hold up while autoxing. I'm not fast enough yet to invest in slicks or a nice set of direzzas. Thanks again for the help

delongedoug

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I don't know how much you autocross, but if you're remotely serious about it, trust me and save up for the Direzzas. You've spent a lot of money on your car based on your signature. Don't skimp a few hundred bucks when it comes to the most important part. I ran HTR Z-IIs this past season and they were absolute garbage. It was my first season and it was what I put on before I got into autoX, but they screamed like banshees and just did not grip. I'm buying a set of Star Specs for this season as they obviously more than passed the test last year and are a great bargain at that price $160/ea.

My .02

GTLocke13

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I autocrossed on my HTR-Z-III's. Once. Then the Evo went back into retirement. The Generals are even worse.

LV///R

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What do you mean by that?

shuttlegoose

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i mean that i dont think im competitive enough or have fast enough times for slicks to be worth the investment.

delongedoug

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Don't lump Star Specs in with slicks as far as what you should and shouldn't run at this point in the game. A good set of tires will make a huge difference. Jumping to slicks before you're ready just to improve your times is not a good idea, and I'm glad you realize this.

I still say get the Star Specs compared to the other 2 tires you're looking at.

shuttlegoose

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well boys you convinced me, the star specs should be here next week. thanks for the help.