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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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pics of my new tires!

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec** 225/40/18(Getting installed tomorrow!) Check back

Here's a link for a review of them:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....t+Z1+Star+Spec
Here is a link for a road and track performance comparison:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...irePageLocQty=

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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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sweeeeet
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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i want those tires! where did you get em and how much did you pay for em?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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damn they look like they would stick like crazy
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Nice tires!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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i want those tires! where did you get em and how much did you pay for em?
TireRack dot com bitches!!!!!** LOL** I think I paid $174 x 4 = $696 + shipping and taxes = $754.69.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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discount auto tires would of price match then beat the price and give free shipping
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SUKXOST
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec** 225/40/18(Getting installed tomorrow!) Check backHere's a link for a review of them:http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....t+Z1+Star+SpecHere is a link for a road and track performance comparison:http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...irePageLocQty=
Good choice.

I am waiting for the release of RE-11 and see how they compare pricewise. One thing the Direzza is better, if you are a cheap skate like me, is symmetric pattern.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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looks like i found my next tire..those things look sweet!! and they have great reviews and pricing
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Just rubbing my hands across them they feel incredible. Seems silly but I can tell they will have amazing grip and road handling!!!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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I am getting a set of 235\45\17's for my car this spring........i rode in ziggi's redline with these(stock size) at a auto-x meet..... the car was glued 2 the track...
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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that definitely wouldn't work for me. lol those won't work in the snow too well haha
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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nope...as you can see the contact patches are few, far between and big.* NOT good for snow but they gotta be good at the strip/track.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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I think I'm getting Nitto Invo's. I've heard/read nothing but good things about them. Those do look like they have a huge contact patch though.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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If you're lowered and go Nitto....the NeoGens are specifically designed for lowered cars....might be a good way to go. I had them on my 05 SC for 35K hard miles.

If you're lowered and go Nitto....the NeoGens are specifically designed for lowered cars....might be a good way to go. I had them on my 05 SC for 35K hard miles.

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Took a couple pics of the new tires ON the car....sorry it took so long.


They handle amazing!

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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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The tires are Lookin' good bro
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SUKXOST
If you're lowered and go Nitto....the NeoGens are specifically designed for lowered cars....might be a good way to go. I had them on my 05 SC for 35K hard miles.

If you're lowered and go Nitto....the NeoGens are specifically designed for lowered cars....might be a good way to go. I had them on my 05 SC for 35K hard miles.
What makes them so good for lowered cars. The Invo is supposed to have amazing ride quality, grip, and low road noise.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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What makes them so good for lowered cars. The Invo is supposed to have amazing ride quality, grip, and low road noise.
All tires have a certain strength built into them as you know.* I'm not sure of the technical terminology....but some tires just have certain threading or blocks of support in them.* The NeoGen's have extra support across the whole tire.* As lowered cars usually distribute weight to the tires different...those wheels will help for tread wear and a better level stance.* Look on thier site and read about it.* Good tire.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SUKXOST
All tires have a certain strength built into them as you know.* I'm not sure of the technical terminology....but some tires just have certain threading or blocks of support in them.* The NeoGen's have extra support across the whole tire.* As lowered cars usually distribute weight to the tires different...those wheels will help for tread wear and a better level stance.* Look on thier site and read about it.* Good tire.
I checked their site and read some reviews. They are a strong option to buy with my new wheels.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Good. Tons of tires to choose from though, just though you should know. Happy shopping
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Good. Tons of tires to choose from though, just though you should know. Happy shopping
Thanks for the heads-up! The Neo Gens will be $100 or so less/set of 4 than the Invo's. I have spent HOURS searching for the perfect 5x110 wheel and I am back at the ones that inspired me to sell my ADR's in the 1st place!
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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u got a pic from the back end of the car?i wanna see how wide they are?
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dman090
u got a pic from the back end of the car?i wanna see how wide they are?
No but did you see the first pics in the thread? They are 225's. 9.2 inches wide. Maybe I'll try and get a pic or two today.
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