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Noticed that several reviews - C/D mag, others talk about road noise that may be related to the tires. The original tires probably won't last long with a treadwear =

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Old 01-23-2009, 07:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Noticed that several reviews - C/D mag, others talk about road noise that may be related to the tires. The original tires probably won't last long with a treadwear = 140. What is your experience with other tires? What tires do you have in mind for your first replacement?
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I like Nitto tires. I use the 555 Extremes for all-season, the NT-01s for autocross, and the 555 DRs for drag racing. NT-05s are a good all around all-season tire too.
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I like Nitto tires. I use the 555 Extremes for all-season, the NT-01s for autocross, and the 555 DRs for drag racing. NT-05s are a good all around all-season tire too.
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In this order:

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Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec
Bridgestone RE01R
Pilot Sport 2's
Advan Neova AD07
Bridgestone RE070
Falken Azeni RT-615

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I ride on KDW2's and love them
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Yeah. I used to use KDWs... Good tires, but not worth the money, IMO. Although, if I had the money to blow away tires as fast as I do and then use those as replacements every time, that's what I'd do.
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Yeah. I used to use KDWs... Good tires, but not worth the money, IMO. Although, if I had the money to blow away tires as fast as I do and then use those as replacements every time, that's what I'd do.
Eh idk. They are quite noisy but I feel they grip just fine. On top of that the treadwear is amazing and they work well in the rain. Only thing is that under 40-50 degress they wont warm up and you will start to loose traction.
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^^^ Never experienced that, but I also live in Los Angeles.
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Yeah I drove them in snow BIG mistake I was drifting up the Bronx streets cuz they packed up and turned to slicks haha
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LOL! Yeah, I think the KDW's were bad for snow, but the KDWS's had better snow traction.
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I had Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's on my 350. 245 in the front, 275 in the rear. Loved them.
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I currently have Falkens. In rain, they are pretty bad. But not too bad in dry weather.
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Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec
Bridgestone RE01R
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Advan Neova AD07
Bridgestone RE070
Falken Azeni RT-615
Michelin PS2

Track:

Hoosier R6
Michelin PS Cups
Toyo R-888
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couldn't have said it better myself, although i would like to agree with Semtex and add Michelin PS2 for street
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For street, I like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions or PS2s if you want to spend a little more. However for my next tire, I want to try out the Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics.

RCZ listed some very nice tires, but most have limited sizes with no offerings in 19s.
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If money is no option PS2's are one of the best tires in my opinion. Eagle 1's aren't too bad either. I've had a few sets of the Yokohama's on a Mustang and always liked them, but the wear is pretty quick with them.
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