The Derploader

[DevilSonic89]

UK/ebay, approx 900 shipped from UK.

ok

 

[rdss]

I wonder if they'll smell like crumpets.


-Eric Smit

Or fish and chips.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Did they come with some Tea?

 

[Thaifight-R]

Not my cup of tea.

 

[Preloader]

My buddy at school turned me on to these:

 

[Eric Smit]

My buddy at school turned me on to these:

looks aggressive.


-Eric Smit

 

[Preloader]

Falken 615k's.

 

[Eric Smit]

looks mean. I'm gonna google them.


-Eric Smit

 

[JohnT]

Alot of the tires you are considering are good, but not necessarily the best at anything. Azenis were king at autocross and cheap about 5-6 years ago, but never a good all around tire. What is it that you want in a tire? Ultimate performance? Wear matter? Looks? (price doesn't seem to be a big factor based on your choices). Keep in mind Azenis will suck below about 60 degrees, as well as several other UHP options.

If you want an all around good street tire in the UHP category for Oakland the Direzza Star Spec is hard to beat. In Feb/March the new Direzza 2 will be out and is reportedly even better (has been out a year in Japan). They are not on Tire rack yet but you can call and preorder them.

For an all around good tire I personally plan to get a set of michelin pilot super sports. Great all around tire, but not as aggressive looking as the UHP tires.

I do have alot of personal experience with many of the autocross worthy tires, but if you want a long winded explanation and report, some of my thoughts are not mine but here: Street Touring and Track Day Tire FAQ - UTQG 140+ | Facebook

 

[Inferno]

Those falkens are nasty in the twistys. But straight line accel is lacking some. And the life of the tire is only about 15k if you like pushing the limits on the street a lot less if you like doing it on the track.!

 

[Preloader]

Excellent feedback, thanks.

I guess the order of importance for me is:

All-around Performance (street/track)
Looks
Mileage Lifetime

 

[Inferno]

The falkens are a sure bet on fwd cars with complimenting mods(ie coilovers sway bars med. hp). They are not a drag tire.! But these tires are all over the auto-x scene here. Personally they are my choice when I change wheels. But make your own choice bro. Just my .02.

 

[Eric Smit]

-Eric Smit

 

[Preloader]

Ermagerd! Yes!!!!

 

[Eric Smit]

right?! talk about an aggressive looking tire. ;P


-Eric Smit

 

[Preloader]

You shouldn't be able to hear the exhaust over the sound of the tires IMO.

 

[Eric Smit]

I agree. just like my buddy's jeep on 42" tires. ;P


-Eric Smit

 

[DevilSonic89]

hey preloader,

the buick regal gs also has those same wheels. i cant find a good deal tho like u did so i might be goin to the dealership in the next month or two....

 

[Preloader]

You are partly correct. The ones I got are a 'remix by a brand called Cruize. The Buick's are sick, but a lil too shiny for what I'm going for. I think they would work well on a Sedan.

 

[rdss]

The ex has the 20" package on her GS, it looks great but that polished aluminum is a pain to keep clean.