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RacerFreakXXX
11-24-2009, 01:11 AM
When it comes down to it it's about the tires... I can get the same wheel, in the sizes to fit both tires just the Direzza is a 195/55/15 and the Yokohama is a 195/45/16. I know the Drezza is better on the smooth track but my roads are the exact opposite except for the twists and turns. What's your opinion on these tires?

http://autofiends.com/images/ReviewImages/2198I1Main2SDrive.jpg
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/attachments/414d1235003364-tire-selection-dunlop-star-spec.jpg
Loren
11-24-2009, 02:41 AM
The two tires are not in the same league. If you want a true summer performance tire with stellar grip, telepathic turn-in (and, yes, stiff sidewalls), then get the Star Spec.

If you want a really good performance all-season tire... get the S.Drive.
ddongbap
11-24-2009, 03:39 AM
Yummy Stars....

People are having issues with the S Drives, as they tend to scallop.
Phaeton
11-24-2009, 09:30 AM
The Dunlops are great, until it rains. Then it's a whole different game. I drive around a really twisty lake road to work everyday, they scared me too many times now I've got some toyos.
BrazdonW
11-24-2009, 12:35 PM
If you are looking for summer tires dont forget the potenza RE-11 ;)
kngrsll
11-24-2009, 03:00 PM
The Dunlops are great, until it rains. Then it's a whole different game. I drive around a really twisty lake road to work everyday, they scared me too many times now I've got some toyos.

i never found them to be that bad in the rain at all

If you are looking for summer tires dont forget the potenza RE-11 ;)

the RE11 might be the sliiiiightest better for another $50 a tire!

i have used the star specs in autox, about a dozen track days, and daily driving and i cannot believe how good of a tire it is... i will be buying another set this winter
ROCKLAND TOYOTA
11-24-2009, 03:35 PM
The Dunlops are great, until it rains. Then it's a whole different game. I drive around a really twisty lake road to work everyday, they scared me too many times now I've got some toyos.

i found that to be the same with the star specs im currently running. first time in the rain SCARED THE SHIT out of me with no ABS....
RacerFreakXXX
11-24-2009, 04:07 PM
now the star specs are proven on a track to be great but when roads aren't smooth it's a different story, that's why i'm considering the s.drive's. I just need sumthing performance but great in the rain.
Loren
11-24-2009, 05:09 PM
Toyo T1R. Very good grip, outstanding in the rain, quiet and comfortable. Turn-in is a little sluggish due to their soft sidewalls, but that's their only fault. (aside from not being SUPER grippy like a top-tier summer tire)
RacerFreakXXX
11-25-2009, 12:01 AM
don't T1R's wear quickly?
kngrsll
11-25-2009, 12:13 AM
i think you are thinking of R1R's, which do wear quick, but are fast
RacerFreakXXX
11-25-2009, 12:15 AM
ahhhh maybe i am
RacerFreakXXX
11-25-2009, 12:23 AM
my only concern is they toyo's are $30-$40 more than I was looking to spend per tire. I'm was looking for $80-90 range on a 195/45,50 or 55/16 or 15. I'm not planing on going much over 100mph, just want something I can push the car in and still have it grip well.
kngrsll
11-25-2009, 12:50 AM
you dont need an extreme summer unless you want to autox or track the car...

try here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/tiretype.jsp

the top is more expensive, grippy, and will wear out quicker and will suck in the rain. as you go down, everything goes the opposite direction...
Loren
11-25-2009, 02:07 AM
Toyo R1R is a completely different animal from the T1R. The R1R is on par with Star Specs (probably even better... but pricier).
RacerFreakXXX
11-25-2009, 02:11 PM
I was looking more at price, that's why I chose these 2 tires. Also in my original post I said it was for mainly street use. I guess the S.Drives will be my choice.
kngrsll
11-25-2009, 02:15 PM
i just ordered a new set of star specs today... w00t!
RacerFreakXXX
11-25-2009, 02:58 PM
how do they drive in the rain compared to the stock tires?
kngrsll
11-25-2009, 03:18 PM
compared to stock? not quite as well. but i dont think they handle bad in the rain at all personally.
MUSKOKA800
11-26-2009, 09:00 AM
The two tires are not in the same league. If you want a true summer performance tire with stellar grip, telepathic turn-in (and, yes, stiff sidewalls), then get the Star Spec.

If you want a really good performance all-season tire... get the S.Drive.

FYI Loren,
S-Drive's are billed as an Ultra High Performance Summer tire. All-season in Mexico maybe. :biggrin:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=S.drive