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Canadia 03-02-2015 10:52 PM

As title says, not looking to spend a ton of cash. The car put down 303whp/350lbft

I don't need nt01s to mess around on the streets and daily drive it. Was looking at neogens/invos seen that some people recommended them but I really don't know tires that well to make a good decision. Any opinions?

Canadia 03-03-2015 05:37 PM

Nice

doc@tirerack 03-03-2015 05:57 PM

what tire size are you looking at ?

Grave 03-03-2015 06:14 PM

Dunlop Direzza DZ102

footballplaya3k 03-03-2015 06:24 PM

I have the DZ101's and I'm happy with them.

Devin86 03-03-2015 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by 1Panel2NV (Post 7503118)
Dunlop Direzza DZ102

Real talk^^
I got these last summer when they first came out. They where out of some of my 1st choices figured I give these try. When I bought them I thought they were 320 tread wear they are 460. So not as sticky as I thought but they got me 2.1's 60' last summer. Lanching really soft also. Just got my powell s1 mount in and testing it this month at the drags!!

Canadia 03-03-2015 06:52 PM


Originally Posted by doc@tirerack (Post 7503112)
what tire size are you looking at ?

Just stock tire size 225/40/18

I'll look into the dunlops for sure now, just want something that won't spin as bad leaning into 2nd gear

theamericanautos 03-03-2015 07:00 PM

Conti's ExtremeContact DW. They're very affordable for a serious brand name summer tire, excellent in the rain, very comfortable, will give you many miles and dry grip is very close to top summer tires. If you want the best traction for the buck, there are better tires. If you want the best all around summer tire for the buck, the Conti's are very hard to beat.

Btw, if you get a good summer tire like the Dunlops or Conti's, you have to come to AMP this summer! lol

Pitbull2o08 03-03-2015 07:28 PM

Loved my Dunlops but they have worn like crazy and are starting to leak. They need to be changed so I'm in the market now also.

Grave 03-03-2015 07:48 PM


Originally Posted by Devin86 (Post 7503126)
Real talk^^
I got these last summer when they first came out. They where out of some of my 1st choices figured I give these try. When I bought them I thought they were 320 tread wear they are 460. So not as sticky as I thought but they got me 2.1's 60' last summer. Lanching really soft also. Just got my powell s1 mount in and testing it this month at the drags!!

The tread wear rating doesn't directly correlate to grip, especially between different brands. Age is a big factor too. These tires new will have more grip than a 5 year old set of extreme performance tires.

I bought the 102s last summer as well and I've been impressed. I just wanted something with decent handling characteristics and longer tread life since I use r-comps for autocross.

footballplaya3k 03-03-2015 09:05 PM

I've had my DZ101's for 2 years and they still have a lot of tread left.

Sl0wbaltSS 03-03-2015 09:45 PM

Continential dw probably http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Grave 03-03-2015 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by Sl0wbaltSS (Post 7503210)

DZ102 are $108 each
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Spawne32 03-03-2015 10:55 PM

if your on a budget, give the firestone firehawk wide oval indy's a try. friend has been using them on his GTO at the strip for 2 years now.

Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 225/40R18XL 92W BSW - tires-easy.com

Canadia 03-04-2015 08:37 AM

I don't mind spending a little more on something that will be of higher traction. Just don't want to spend too much. Looked at a lot of reviews of the extreme's. Gonna get them priced up at a local shop tomorrow.

Devin86 03-04-2015 09:12 AM

Just look at
Dw's
V12's
555's
S drives
DZ102's

What ever is sale grab a set. Overthinking tires for this car is a waste of time it's gonna spin if u don't watch the throttle lol.

Staged07SS 03-04-2015 09:30 AM

Dunlop Direzza ZII are on a killer sale right now at Tire Rack.

That's what I just picked up. Received great reviews to.

Grave 03-04-2015 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by Staged07SS (Post 7503369)
Dunlop Direzza ZII are on a killer sale right now at Tire Rack.

That's what I just picked up. Received great reviews to.

That is a great price. The main negative of that tire, if they're going to be used mostly for street driving, is the noise. They sound like an offroad tire on certain types of pavement.

Staged07SS 03-04-2015 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by 1Panel2NV (Post 7503424)
That is a great price. The main negative of that tire, if they're going to be used mostly for street driving, is the noise. They sound like an offroad tire on certain types of pavement.

Nice point. I'm sure my exhaust will tune the tire noise out :)

Grave 03-04-2015 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by Staged07SS (Post 7503427)
Nice point. I'm sure my exhaust will tune the tire noise out :)

It's more than typical road noise. The offroad tire comment is not an exaggeration. :lol:

Staged07SS 03-04-2015 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by 1Panel2NV (Post 7503429)
It's more than typical road noise. The offroad tire comment is not an exaggeration. :lol:

Wont bother me. Long as I have grip and great handling noise wont bother me.

My car isnt a quiet luxury car, lol. It's loud as it is, and I like it.

SaberD 03-04-2015 05:44 PM

+1 for the conti's. I'm on my 3rd set I like them so much. I go through tires rather quickly though, but its definitely not the tires fault haha.

doc@tirerack 03-06-2015 01:00 PM

There is a mail in rebate on the DZ102 through the end of this month......

We have the Direzza ZII on closeout sale for $ 21 more per tire for a nice upgrade

Spawne32 03-07-2015 12:16 AM


Originally Posted by doc@tirerack (Post 7504464)
There is a mail in rebate on the DZ102 through the end of this month......

We have the Direzza ZII on closeout sale for $ 21 more per tire for a nice upgrade

Doc do you guys have any plans to incorporate more brands in the selection on your site? Biggest reason why I no longer purchase at tirerack is because you guys rarely have the tires im looking for. Falken/Ohtsu, Nitto, cooper, mickey thompson, etc.

Validater 03-07-2015 01:29 AM

I had Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Pricey yes. But they lasted me 3 seasons (7 months each)

Great DD and decent AutoX tire. I drove them hard on the street too. If I didn't autox they'd have lasted me 4 seasons. Also amazing rain performance.

If you want a good performance I'd go with RS3's. I keep hearing from autox guys with Direzza's once you start sliding they glaze and your lap is hooped.


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