Summer tires 2008 - Page 2

Biggins · 02-14-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyde

When I last bought a set of RS-2s, Radial was not a Hankook dealer (like one of three brands they don't carry). Paul told me I'd save a good bit if I bought them elsewhere and brought them in for mounting. That was almost three years ago, though, and things may have changed.

Clyde, where did you buy your last set? I think I got my last set from Edge Racing, but is there a cheaper place?

I have another month or so until spring to decide, but it's going to be either the 'kooks or the SPTs. Thanks!

*clyde* · 02-14-2008, 05:01 PM

I think it was Discount Tire Direct.

rumatt · 05-09-2008, 06:54 PM

I just put the SPT's back on because it was pouring outside and I was sliding all over on my 5-year old, bald, Falken Azenis.

The difference in sidewall stiffness is huge (falken = stiff, SPT = not), but but SPT's really are fantastic in rain. Just great.

Biggins · 06-09-2008, 10:10 PM

Since I've just about destroyed my Blizzaks driving on them the past couple months, I finally bit the bullet and picked up some summer tires.

I almost went Hankook again, but I splurged and just bought the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs in the size I need from Tire Rack. I'm having them shipped to one of their recommended installers, so let's hope that turns out well. Has anyone tried these tires by chance? Also, has anyone done the ship-to-installer before?

bren · 06-09-2008, 10:13 PM

The Dunlop has pretty much become the spec ST tire this year.

John V · 06-10-2008, 07:15 AM

Maybe on some cars but I still saw a lot of cars on Bridgestones this past weekend.

bren · 06-10-2008, 08:53 AM

Plenty of people still run Kumhos too....

*clyde* · 06-10-2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bren

Plenty of people still run Kumhos too....

dummies

John V · 06-10-2008, 09:40 AM

5/7 of STS drivers were on Bridgestones, including the winner. The other two were dead last and next to dead last.

5/6 STS2 drivers were on Bridgestones, including the winner. The only Kumho driver was 4th

At least 7/10 STX drivers were on Bridgestones, including the winner (two people didn't list tires, the other guy was on 'kooks)

The STU winner ran Yokos. 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th were on Dunlops and 3rd/5th were on Bridgestones.

Biggins · 06-10-2008, 09:49 AM

Interesting... I guess I'll have to show up at a WDCR or AI event sometime this year to see if it makes any difference. Although, I'm sure I'll be rusty because I still have yet to do an autocross this year.

02-14-2008, 05:01 PM	#12
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	I think it was Discount Tire Direct. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

05-09-2008, 06:54 PM	#13
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	I just put the SPT's back on because it was pouring outside and I was sliding all over on my 5-year old, bald, Falken Azenis. The difference in sidewall stiffness is huge (falken = stiff, SPT = not), but but SPT's really are fantastic in rain. Just great.

06-09-2008, 10:10 PM	#14
Biggins Crotchety Join Date: Aug 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 22 Tiguan, 11 328i Posts: 912	Since I've just about destroyed my Blizzaks driving on them the past couple months, I finally bit the bullet and picked up some summer tires. I almost went Hankook again, but I splurged and just bought the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs in the size I need from Tire Rack. I'm having them shipped to one of their recommended installers, so let's hope that turns out well. Has anyone tried these tires by chance? Also, has anyone done the ship-to-installer before?

06-09-2008, 10:13 PM	#15
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	The Dunlop has pretty much become the spec ST tire this year.

06-10-2008, 07:15 AM	#16
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Maybe on some cars but I still saw a lot of cars on Bridgestones this past weekend.

06-10-2008, 08:53 AM	#17
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Plenty of people still run Kumhos too....

06-10-2008, 09:40 AM	#19
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	5/7 of STS drivers were on Bridgestones, including the winner. The other two were dead last and next to dead last. 5/6 STS2 drivers were on Bridgestones, including the winner. The only Kumho driver was 4th At least 7/10 STX drivers were on Bridgestones, including the winner (two people didn't list tires, the other guy was on 'kooks) The STU winner ran Yokos. 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th were on Dunlops and 3rd/5th were on Bridgestones.

06-10-2008, 09:49 AM	#20
Biggins Crotchety Join Date: Aug 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 22 Tiguan, 11 328i Posts: 912	Interesting... I guess I'll have to show up at a WDCR or AI event sometime this year to see if it makes any difference. Although, I'm sure I'll be rusty because I still have yet to do an autocross this year.