Of the bunch I'd look at the Z1's first. Hands down been the most successful tire on this board for quite some time.

 

thanks for all the help and advice guys, and gals. Well probably will be ordering me some Z1's real soon.
MIKE

 

Option 4: Get some R888's or some advans... my stock advans are about done in the sides... and my car has 1500 miles on it... sticky tires FTW... remember... the crappier your tire... the crappier your skid pad...

 

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tires good compromise between all out great handlin and good ride, and with a decent treadware rating look into the general exclaim uhp....great tires....and if anyone would know it be me im bridgestone/firestone, general and continental certified as a tire salesman.....

 

rs-2 used to have a set 265 35 love it very sticky-icky...cant afford a set yet,definitely will buy them again.

 

Dunlops all the way.
I have a customer that loves his. He bought them in stock size and 255 for a wide look on different rims.

 

another vote for star specs. crazy sticky and surprisingly decent wear. i think this is the street tire to beat right now.

 

star specs, dont get fk 452, they are not bad but loud and a bit gressy if u let them get away from you.

 

I will throw in another recommendation for the Star Specs. IMO, Not quite as much grip as the Stock Advans but a very good tire for the money.

 

I own the Star spec and in the 245/45 size and regret not buying the more expensive 245/40 The sidewalls definitely flex more than stock Advan and the tread blocks seem to squirm prolly due to how much meat (tread depth) the tires come with. while I'll agree the Dunlops are a good tire I'm not so sure about great. I realize I might be the minority but its' how I feel. At higher speeds and bumpy roads due to sidewall "softness" the car is not as poised once again my opinion and comparison to stock Advans'

 

i hear awesome things from the starr specs. i used to work at a goodyear/dunlop store and i sold a set of these to a friend and he loves them!

 

I agree with you about the size. The Z1 245/40s feel MUCH more precise than the 245/45s. Well worth any price difference to get the lower profile. The 40s also wear better when pushed, due to less roll-over.

The 40 series and below are great!

 

That's the info I've read as well. There's some new ones coming NT05 and AD08; but not mass available yet.

 

Any reason no one has mentioned running a 255/40 Star Spec? It's as closer to the original overall diameter of the stock wheels and tires. I run them and love em.