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Old 04-16-2006, 09:49 PM   #1
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Can you suggest a better tire for me? Currently leaning heavily toward the Advan Neova AD07 in either 235/45, 245/40 or 245/45 using the stock 17x8 rims. Car sees about 12k miles a year of aggressive driving, a few autox's, and maybe an HPDE. Rarely driven in wet conditions. Handling is my utmost concern. I don't want a tire that will suddenly 'give out' at the limit. I will also want a full road-hazard warranty similar to the one I am used to at Discount Tire.

Two issues:
1) Would a 245 on a 17x8 be too much of a squeeze (damage tire/actually worse handling)?

2) Being that I only desire about 12k miles out of the tire, could I go with something like an RA1 or better (assuming RA1 is better than AD07)?
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.....and a full road hazard......
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Old 04-16-2006, 11:32 PM   #3
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Yah, it does sound odd...I just didn't know if someone was gonna suggest an R-compound that would not be able to get a warranty. I don't even know it discount carries the Advans

Still looking for suggestions
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615's FTW....
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They actually grip better than the Advans?
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Old 04-17-2006, 02:36 AM   #6
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wait for the new bridgestones.

They hook up really well.
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615's is what i roll awesome tires
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has anyone compared the 615s and the Neovas?
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