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02-25-2004, 08:55 AM | #1 |
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Azenis Vs. RE070s Vs. R Compounds
Hey all,
Starting my shopping for an Auto-X tire. Looking to go for a dedicated one that will last me the season. I'm looking at the Azenis but I'm worried that they will only be marginally better than my old RE070's. Does anyone have any comparisons between the Azenis and the RE070's? The other set that I'm looking at is going all out for a set of V700s or Victoracers. Will I see a huge gap between the performance of the Azenis/RE070's to a set of true R-Compounds? Thanks all, -- Steve
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02-25-2004, 11:25 AM | #2 |
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Steve, the general rule of thumb that you can use for approximating the performance comparison of Max performace tires (S-03, Pilot sport, etc), autox r-compound (Kumho, Hoosier, RA1, etc) and Azenis "cheater" type tires (Azenis, BFG KD's, etc) is:
Max perf < Azenis < R-compound. Generally, most people will quote that azenis will net you about a second on average above max perf tires. R-compounds will net yet another second above azenis. There are also disparities within a group as well. Take the R-compounds or example... Hoosier is generally faster by a slight margin than Kumho (and some people prefer the Kumho ecsta's to the victoracers and vice versa). |
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02-25-2004, 08:16 PM | #4 |
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disagree! The S-03 is lightyears behind the Azenis. Unless of course, the Falkens get hot.
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how can the falkens not get hot on the track? thats one of the factors to be considered!
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02-26-2004, 06:37 AM | #6 |
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Great info here, still have so much to learn with all this stuff. I think what wistful meant was that the Azenis are better until they start getting greasy.
I think my choice is going to go to a set of heat cycled V700's. Thanks again -- Steve |
02-26-2004, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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Ohhh yeah... Me and Jon are ordering ours in a little bit...Hint hint.
Then Ill get to drive the STi right?? |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned classing here.
Azenis' are an STX tire and one of the best. If you're concerned about the greasyness, take a bug sprayer with water in it and spray them off between runs. For SM or Prepared class, get a better R-Compound tire and be done with it. Scott |
02-27-2004, 09:47 AM | #9 |
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Scott, good points, and I'm still not sure what class I'm going to run. Debating between STU or ESP.
And Nino, you know you'll get a chance, just gotta get her ready for the season. -- Steve |
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Tree, are you running SM?
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