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01-05-2005, 02:05 PM | #1 |
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RE70 vs Azenis ST-115
Just wondering if anyone could give me a good comparison between the two in terms of dry/wet performance. I was looking to get a tire with a little more treadlife to them. If I go to the track with the ST-115s, what kind of handling performance could I expect out of them? Thanks.
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10-01-2005, 11:47 PM | #2 |
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I want to know if anyone try this yet? How do they compare?
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10-02-2005, 02:17 AM | #3 |
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Try the 451's. The St's are less performance oriented, A big step down... But really most Falkens don't like heat and grease up. Consider the new Hankooks...
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...the 451's would be a good choice(much better than the 115's) if you don't try to track them at more than ~1/2 tread...the new z212 hankooks are a bit softer compound than the 451's but will have a good bit more dry grip, I think. Im real happy with the 'kooks.....'cept the do squeal a bit at times. ...the 115's would be a good tire if you did a lot of highway driving and were willing to give up some overall grip for a MUCH quieter ride and much longer treadwear.....I've driven both the 451's and the 115's and liked both....the 115's wear very well when beat on HARD...... |
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10-02-2005, 10:52 AM | #5 |
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The 115s aren't going to come close to the RE070s on the track. If you're concerned about longer tread life and decent track performance it's time for a new set of wheels and good jack. |
10-03-2005, 09:56 AM | #6 |
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The 115s offer about 9/10ths the grip of the Azenis Sports plus way better wet traction and much longer treadlife. If you plan to get serious on the track though, I wouldnt recommend them. Occasional hard turns around towns or a windy mountain road run, they work really well.
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10-03-2005, 11:43 PM | #7 |
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I run the ST-115's right now, and my wet traction is twice that of my stock RE92's in the dry. Highway driving is very silent, and autocross was a real BLAST.
I've only got 4500 miles on it and I'm down to 50% tread though. I'm quite sure that it's just my driving because I really don't like stepping on my brakes as much as possible... Right now I'm debating whether or not to get the same tire once it wears out. I wasn't expecting it to be so satisfying... and now I'm wondering if I'll regret my choice if I go for another tire and it turns out to be not as good as the ST-115s. |
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