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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Fuzion ZRi !
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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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08-03-2011, 10:46 PM
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What about Sumitomo HTR ZIII?
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