What's the current favorite tyre for New Age STI's?
15 February 2006, 09:15 AM
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What's the current favorite tyre for New Age STI's?
Hi All,
My dad's about the put a fresh set of tyres on his MY03 STI. Usually he would go for Michelin's but thought I'd ask the masses before he spends his money.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
DR
My dad's about the put a fresh set of tyres on his MY03 STI. Usually he would go for Michelin's but thought I'd ask the masses before he spends his money.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
DR
15 February 2006, 10:28 PM
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I am runing Yokohama AVS all round on mine. It would be great if you could go for a roadtest in the same car with a choice of any tyres going to see which you prefer but that's in dream land I think. I have heard good things abot TOYO tyres but have not tried them myself so no comment. Best of luck with the tyre lottery.
16 February 2006, 01:25 PM
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Michelin Pilot Sport 2 are good, even recommended by Mike Wood of Prodrive on here yesterday.
We have used a 235 tyre on the 05/06MY cars as they give the best performance. Until recently we found the best tyre available was the PS2 but we've just been able to source the PZero Corsa Assymmetrico that we asked Pirelli to do a couple of years ago so that's what we'll be changing over to.
I've got them on my WRX03 in 225/40/18 and I much prefer them to the OEM Bridgestone's and Toyo's I tried.
If he is happy with the Michelins then why change?
Andy.
We have used a 235 tyre on the 05/06MY cars as they give the best performance. Until recently we found the best tyre available was the PS2 but we've just been able to source the PZero Corsa Assymmetrico that we asked Pirelli to do a couple of years ago so that's what we'll be changing over to.
I've got them on my WRX03 in 225/40/18 and I much prefer them to the OEM Bridgestone's and Toyo's I tried.
If he is happy with the Michelins then why change?
Andy.
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on my second set now, great tyres 
20 February 2006, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by urban
What are they like Martin?
I need to replace the RE070's on mine and was heading off towards PS2's.
I've heard mixed things regarding the ZZ3's.
Shaun
I need to replace the RE070's on mine and was heading off towards PS2's.
I've heard mixed things regarding the ZZ3's.
Shaun
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07 March 2006, 05:02 PM
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Just slapping some Michelin PS2's (235/40/ZR18 95Y EL) onto my MY03 STi ... the original Pirelli PZero Neros are finally giving up the ghost after 25k+. (Well, one is approaching 2mm whilst the rest are hovering around the 3-4mm mark ... but I'm paranoid over tyres, hence the change now)
07 March 2006, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikkk
Just slapping some Michelin PS2's (235/40/ZR18 95Y EL) onto my MY03 STi ... the original Pirelli PZero Neros are finally giving up the ghost after 25k+. (Well, one is approaching 2mm whilst the rest are hovering around the 3-4mm mark ... but I'm paranoid over tyres, hence the change now)
mine are 225/40/18 & are the extra load ones
Better check to make sure that you have the right ones.Simon
10 March 2006, 07:26 PM
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I had a great time on Snetterton with the RE070's awesome grip and very little tyre squeal.
I would like to try Yoko Paradas though in comparison I think they will work slightly better in the wet. Not looking for full wet weather (if I was I would go Toyo route) as I take it easier in the wet generally.
I would like to try Yoko Paradas though in comparison I think they will work slightly better in the wet. Not looking for full wet weather (if I was I would go Toyo route) as I take it easier in the wet generally.
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