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I just replaced my Falkens with Dunlop SP Sport FM901's and what a difference. Aggressive tread pattern (kinda looks like flames) and a soft compound that grabs the pavement like they had claws. Large bead for rim protection. A bit expensive but worth every penny. Highly reccommend. Only downer is they won't last too long. Wear rate of 200.
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Re: Thumbs up for these tires
what will you be using in the winter?
our summers seems so short, i hate the idea of summer tires.
our summers seems so short, i hate the idea of summer tires.
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Wait till you try "REAL" high performance street tires.
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bah i got toyo proxies 35
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ProtegeSTS:
Wait till you try "REAL" high performance street tires. <hr></blockquote><p>like what?<p>what do u think of these
yokohama A032R
Wait till you try "REAL" high performance street tires. <hr></blockquote><p>like what?<p>what do u think of these
yokohama A032R
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Marlon:
<p>like what?<p>what do u think of these
yokohama A032R
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Those are a little BEYOND what I was talking about. Those probably aren't the best tire for a daily driver. They'll heat-cycle out too quickly. Falken Azenis, BFG KD, Potenza S-03.....those are the GOOD stuff for daily drivers...IMHO.<p>warning: those are SUMMER tires only. They don't "like" rain, and would probably be deadly in snow.
<p>like what?<p>what do u think of these
yokohama A032R
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Those are a little BEYOND what I was talking about. Those probably aren't the best tire for a daily driver. They'll heat-cycle out too quickly. Falken Azenis, BFG KD, Potenza S-03.....those are the GOOD stuff for daily drivers...IMHO.<p>warning: those are SUMMER tires only. They don't "like" rain, and would probably be deadly in snow.
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LMFAO those are my rims
them are my 16 inch babies
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by back alley:
what will you be using in the winter?
our summers seems so short, i hate the idea of summer tires.<hr></blockquote><p>I store my car in the winter so I don't worry about that.
And I'll never buy Falkens again.<p>[ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: Darren Hyderman ]</p>
what will you be using in the winter?
our summers seems so short, i hate the idea of summer tires.<hr></blockquote><p>I store my car in the winter so I don't worry about that.
And I'll never buy Falkens again.<p>[ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: Darren Hyderman ]</p>
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Re: Thumbs up for these tires
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Darren Hyderman:
<p>I store my car in the winter so I don't worry about that.
And I'll never buy Falkens again.<p>[ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: Darren Hyderman ]<hr></blockquote><p>You've never driven Falken Azenis
<p>I store my car in the winter so I don't worry about that.
And I'll never buy Falkens again.<p>[ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: Darren Hyderman ]<hr></blockquote><p>You've never driven Falken Azenis
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ProtegeSTS:
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Those are a little BEYOND what I was talking about. Those probably aren't the best tire for a daily driver. They'll heat-cycle out too quickly. Falken Azenis, BFG KD, Potenza S-03.....those are the GOOD stuff for daily drivers...IMHO.<p>warning: those are SUMMER tires only. They don't "like" rain, and would probably be deadly in snow.<hr></blockquote>
but they good for drag racing?
anything better in the same price range? i'm gonna put them on my stock rims for when i goto the track
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Those are a little BEYOND what I was talking about. Those probably aren't the best tire for a daily driver. They'll heat-cycle out too quickly. Falken Azenis, BFG KD, Potenza S-03.....those are the GOOD stuff for daily drivers...IMHO.<p>warning: those are SUMMER tires only. They don't "like" rain, and would probably be deadly in snow.<hr></blockquote>
but they good for drag racing?
anything better in the same price range? i'm gonna put them on my stock rims for when i goto the track
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Marlon:
but they good for drag racing?
anything better in the same price range? i'm gonna put them on my stock rims for when i goto the track<hr></blockquote><p>They are not drag radials, if thats what you want. But I'd bet money they are better than most anything else on the drag strip, especially the Azenis, just because I have personal experience with them. Better bump up your launch rpm or you're going to bog
but they good for drag racing?
anything better in the same price range? i'm gonna put them on my stock rims for when i goto the track<hr></blockquote><p>They are not drag radials, if thats what you want. But I'd bet money they are better than most anything else on the drag strip, especially the Azenis, just because I have personal experience with them. Better bump up your launch rpm or you're going to bog
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This thread was not supposed to be about 1 tire VS another. It was and is Dunlop FM901 highly recommend because I have them and they perform well for street. So future buyers can look into them if they choose.
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Re: Thumbs up for these tires
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Darren Hyderman:
This thread was not supposed to be about 1 tire VS another. It was and is Dunlop FM901 highly recommend because I have them and they perform well for street. So future buyers can look into them if they choose.<hr></blockquote><p>
Yeah, and I'm happy that you're happy with your choice. Just saying that if you think the Dunlops have "lots of grip", then you'd love some of the other tires I mentioned.<p>Not bad-mouthing the Dunlops at all...
This thread was not supposed to be about 1 tire VS another. It was and is Dunlop FM901 highly recommend because I have them and they perform well for street. So future buyers can look into them if they choose.<hr></blockquote><p>
Yeah, and I'm happy that you're happy with your choice. Just saying that if you think the Dunlops have "lots of grip", then you'd love some of the other tires I mentioned.<p>Not bad-mouthing the Dunlops at all...
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I just put a couple of the new Cooper Zeon 2XS tires on mine. On the ride home they seem to hold on to corners very well. Still plenty streetable but much stiffer sidewalls than the Toyo Proxies I pulled off. They're s'posed to clear water well but will be useless in snow. It's stil a bit early yet but my initial feeling is that they'll out perform the Proxies...for about half the $.
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Ive heard Bridgestone Potenza is very good tire, btw I have them on my car, seen that Ferrari use these tires too.
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