08-02-2011, 10:59 PM
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I've been very pleased with my Dunlop Star Specs and they are pretty affordable. Never auto-crossed them but am a "spirited" driver usually, so they've been pushed a bit. I, too, can't justify the $1k in tires.
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08-03-2011, 04:43 AM
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Like!!!!!!
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08-03-2011, 04:48 AM
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I am running the ventus on my 19s and kept up with a pro driver in his pdk spyder on 226a "the loop" I can say that I have never pushed my car to the limits that I did that day. The tire did heat up but were great performers. There not race tires by no means but are great for the enthusiast that may spin the tire alittle too much. I don't feel bad about having to buy some new tires at there price.
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08-03-2011, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by stateofidleness
I've been very pleased with my Dunlop Star Specs and they are pretty affordable. Never auto-crossed them but am a "spirited" driver usually, so they've been pushed a bit. I, too, can't justify the $1k in tires.
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Forgive me the semi-hijack, but how many miles do you have on your Star Specs? How many do you expect to get (assuming you've had them long enough to estimate)? I ask because I seriously considered them the last time I got new rubber---the only thing I worried about on the Star Specs was that they'd not deliver very many miles before needing to be replaced. True or not?
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08-03-2011, 12:03 PM
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I think ballpark, I have about 5k on them right now and they look brand new, but like I said I don't auto-cross. I do drive pretty aggressively though so they get "used". They still grip wonderfully and didn't break my bank. There was a bit of tire "drone" for the first hundred miles or so, but it went away and they are actually very quiet tires as well. Highly recommend.
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08-03-2011, 12:30 PM
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My favorite part of this whole thread...
"No, the Hankooks I'm buying aren't N-rated, but then, neither am I."
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08-03-2011, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by stateofidleness
I think ballpark, I have about 5k on them right now and they look brand new, but like I said I don't auto-cross. I do drive pretty aggressively though so they get "used". They still grip wonderfully and didn't break my bank. There was a bit of tire "drone" for the first hundred miles or so, but it went away and they are actually very quiet tires as well. Highly recommend.
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I also highly recommend the Star Specs. I have several AXs on them and have driven across the country on the same set amazing tires there was a special on them on tire rack. but with out it now it is still about 650 for a set.
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08-03-2011, 06:15 PM
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My last set of tires, the ultra-expensive Pirellis, were one of the worst tires that I've ever had on any car...
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08-03-2011, 06:39 PM
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08-03-2011, 07:08 PM
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If you want a really good tires, and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for them, go with the Kuhmo ASX. I put them on both of my Boxsters. They have out performed Pirellis, Conti, and Toyo. IMHO, for the price, you can't do better. They will surprise you.
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