I agree, if you are very serious about it running the best tire for the class is key. If you are lucky enough to run in a street tire region - being in say SM street tire index can still be a very competitive game.

I ran the Z1 and Z1* last season both as my summer and AX/HPDE tire. Ended up going threw 1.5 sets of tires... I do a ton of driving. That is what really hurt them. If I had just used my DD GY F1 AS's then I would still probably have my org set of Z1's. This season I am going to run Kumho 710 r-comps - dedicated for racing only.

The up front cost is higher, but the savings will catch up over 2 seasons.

 

That's basically exactly what I was thinking.

I have the Dunlop Star Spec's on my summer wheels now in 235/45-17. I was initially thinking if I got the Enkeis for autox - I'd start with the Star Specs again in 255/40 and possibly go to an R compound down the road. If I went with the wider Star Specs, I don't think it would be that different than my DD wheels/tires... but I really like the idea of not having to worry about them being too bald/f'd for the road due to hard autox use. I figure a set of Star specs would probably barely last a single season of hard autox use. Hard to tell though since I'm still very new but your experience seems to confirm this. I also drive quite a lot and I'm pretty positive if I autox a lot and don't have a second set... I will be ordering new tires halfway through the summer.

I really need to look at the rules more pertaining to classes if I'm going to get "more serious" about it.

I guess in the end its going to come down to how much I am going to autox which hopefully I should get a feel for after one or two events.

 

This is what the V will be rocking come summer time....GIGGITY!


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=Z

 

I was going to get a set of those tires to use on the galant since they're on closeout right now. But then I realized I need to find a set of matching rims first...

 

yeah i missed this in your last post. I would def feel it out and see where you are at. Thats what i plan on doing.

 

I really considered those... they are serious $$$. From what I've read the Star Specs are VERY comparable if not better for much less $$$. I'd consider them buddy. I have been really mpressed with the Star Specs...

EDIT: just noticed they are on closeout for 139... thats a ridiculous price for those tires in 18's! Go for it! The Bridgestones have a much stiffer sidewall (TWSS) i believe.

 

I think if i stick with the BBSs i will be getting the Nitto NT-01s as my next tire in stock size. They are about $140-150 a piece and i have heard really good things.

 

The Nittos are wicked hot. Not only are they are sick tire, but they just look plain bada$$. For that price, I would definitely try them! They are probably better than the Star Specs (same grip and stiffer sidewall I bet). I seem to remember someone thinking I was an idiot for wanting to run NT-01s on the street but I forget who it was lol. It was probably Davids just wanting to give me a hard time lol.

I wanna say when I got my Star Specs the Nittos were over 200... there was definitely a significant difference in price though. I think I paid 133 a tires for the Star Specs in stock size.

 

For your driving the nittos would not last very long on the street. I believe the nittos have a much better compound for racing with less resistance to getting greasy.

 

I wanna say the Nittos last even less than the Advans Definitely a better tire for you than me since your car isn't a strict DD.

 

yeah we'll see. I shouldn't need tires until next summer by then i am hoping falken will be releasing a new version of the 615 which might become a better choice. The Z1s should be a fine Autox tire becuase you wont be running long enough to get them overheated. Depending on the direction i go they might even be a better choice. We will see. I could always hit the lottery and be rolling around in a Vantage RS

 

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Z1*>REO1R's>Z1 org comp

NT01's should not be driven on the street. They are magnets for dust/nails and will sand blast the side of your car - plus, dangerous if they blow.

255/40's will have more ultimate grip over the 235/45's. I always recommend running street tires then moving up to r-comps. You learn much better control and skill on the streets. R-comps can hide mistakes...basically, in the long run, you will be a better driver for it.