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11-24-2009, 12:11 AM | #1 |
JDM Fred
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DIREZZA STAR SPEC vs YOKOHAMA S.DRIVE
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?
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11-24-2009, 01:41 AM | #2 |
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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. |
11-24-2009, 02:39 AM | #3 |
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Yummy Stars....
People are having issues with the S Drives, as they tend to scallop. |
11-24-2009, 08:30 AM | #4 |
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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.
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11-24-2009, 11:35 AM | #5 |
What kind of car is that?
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If you are looking for summer tires dont forget the potenza RE-11 ;)
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11-24-2009, 02:00 PM | #6 | ||
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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
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11-24-2009, 02:35 PM | #7 |
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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....
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11-24-2009, 03:07 PM | #8 |
JDM Fred
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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.
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11-24-2009, 04:09 PM | #9 |
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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)
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11-24-2009, 11:01 PM | #10 |
JDM Fred
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don't T1R's wear quickly?
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11-24-2009, 11:13 PM | #11 |
Apexing Egg!!
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i think you are thinking of R1R's, which do wear quick, but are fast
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11-24-2009, 11:15 PM | #12 |
JDM Fred
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ahhhh maybe i am
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11-24-2009, 11:23 PM | #13 |
JDM Fred
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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.
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11-24-2009, 11:50 PM | #14 |
Apexing Egg!!
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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...
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11-25-2009, 01:07 AM | #15 |
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Toyo R1R is a completely different animal from the T1R. The R1R is on par with Star Specs (probably even better... but pricier).
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11-25-2009, 01:11 PM | #16 |
JDM Fred
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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.
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11-25-2009, 01:15 PM | #17 |
Apexing Egg!!
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i just ordered a new set of star specs today... w00t!
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11-25-2009, 01:58 PM | #18 |
JDM Fred
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how do they drive in the rain compared to the stock tires?
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