ALL THINGS R

Simple question right? Probably not! I was just wondering if I could get some opinions as to what tires you guys are using? I am running a 2k1 Civic. As far as suspension I have eibach sportlines and an RSX rear sway bar (19mm). My wheel and tire combo are rota slipstreams and kumho escta (sp?) 205 50 15.

I ask this because I am tired of loosing to those damn scoobies.

any suggestions?

sicsolx

Crosser

Azenis are the best performance for the $$$$$ and one of the best tires period for STS.

Aahj

word up

aj

CivicSiRacer

Looks like Aj made it home ok

Definitely the best tire for the money is the Falken Azenis. I'm running the 205/50x15" and haven't lost yet this year There are guys in my class finally got their Azenis but they are slowly catching up (1.5 seconds behind me now, 2-3 seconds before).
I might try the BFG g-force TA KDs next

Aahj

Mike is tearing it up in STS with those Azenis. He was faster than most of the classes that allow R-compound tires. He definitely got first under the PAX standings.

Great job today, Mike!

aj

CivicSiRacer

Actually I think I might have gotten 2nd. John Guanera in the Neon was about 1 second faster than me. Don't think I was fast enough.

But yeah I was doing better than most people who were on DOT racing tires who always beat me at other events

MaddMatt

In STS, if you don't have Falken Azenis tires, you might as well go home.

PseudoRealityX

Azenis, like everyone else said.

If you have too much money in your wallet and wish to lighten it, then get some BFG KDs, as they seem to have better "feel" and close to the same overall grip.

Neo

Not that I'm disagreeing with the whole Falken Azeni phenomenon -- I've got them and love them, too -- but let's remember that last year's Solo II STS Nat'l Champ, Jason Tipple, won on Bridgestones. And he also happens to drive a Honda product. So, he beat the overdog STS favorite car (those pesky Subbie 'Prezas) without running on the perennial favorite STS tires. Great accomplishment in my book.

aklucsarits

I run Bridgestone Pole Position S-03s in STS, and I love them. They are great on the street too - unbelievably grippy in the wet and very quiet on the road. I've had the S-03s on for 5 autoX events so far, and they have been holding up great. I've heard good things about the Azenis also - which are considerably cheaper. But, unfortunately, they don't come in a good size for my car...

BTW, I drive the white 5th gen Prelude in Philly STS. I don't think we've ever spoken, but I think I've seen your car at almost all the Philly SoloII events...

Andrew (4 STS)

CivicSiRacer

Who are you talking to? Me? I fancy the Philly events once in awhile.

For your Prelude I would have gone with 215/45x16" in the Azenis tires.

Philbert

The top STS driver in SCCA-Chicago and Tri-State Sports Car Council drives a '91 Sentra SE-R on BFG G-force TA/KD and he swears by them.

The new Kumho Ectsa MX looks promising. For $52 a tire shipped, I couldn't pass up the Azenis for my old 14s. Next year i'm thinking about getting the 15x7 OZ Supperlegerra (11 lbs, gunmetal, and none of the extra holes that the Konigs/Rotas have) with either azenis or the kumho mx in 205/50.

Civic242

Well we know the g-force T/A KDs are super sticky but they will cost you $150 per 205/50-15 tire!!! Where as the same size Azenis will cost you only $70-$74 per 205/50-15 tire. So what would you rather spend $600 or $296 for tires that are nearly identical in performance wet or dry.

Now also factor that if your not winning or placing in the top 3 every event buying the g-force T/A KDs are going to put you there. The Azenis won't either but your not going to go broke for a 3rd, 4th, 5th or even 6th place. Azenis are by far the best performance (wet or dry) for the money hands down!!
FYI 205/50-15 PP S-03s are $110 each.


[Modified by Civic242, 10:19 PM 6/26/2002]

Philbert

did you read the rest of my post? i have azenis. i was just sharing what the top driver in my area uses. for the money, azenis are obviously better. i also think the new kumho will be worth checking out.

Civic242

I did read your post but just trying to highlight why the Azenis are a better value then the KDs for others to see.

And don't hold your breath for the MXs Grassroots was going to do a STS tire shoot out next month for the Sept/Oct issue and they were suppose to have Kumho MXs to run vers Azenis, PP S-03s and a few others but they just found out that the MXs have been again delayed. But the word is that they aren't up to the Azenis or KDs in terms of traction.

Read all about the test in this post.
==> SCCAforums.Com

I was hoping to see the results between the Azenis, KD and MXs but if the Azenis tie and beat the KDs in parts of the testing I'll be more then happy to stick with them. :D

WRXRacer111

Judging from the preference of someone we all know who has both tires... the BFGs might be a smidge better than the Falkens. Much more expensive but hey, you asked for the *best* STS tire.

Aahj

Would that be Richard West?

B18C5-EH2

BFG Euro T/A tires are the best!

TurboSedan

ROFLMFAO! No, I like the Michelin Pilot Sports!

B18C5-EH2

Falken Azenis?

What a joke!

If you want the REAL Falkens for auto-X, try the:

Falken Ziex ZE502

CivicSiRacer

NO no Parada Spec II, Scorchers with racing red stripes, or the stock Michelins on the 99-00 Civics

smokin rubber

yeah, thats the ticket

maxQ

...that they don't make anymore. I don't know if the S-03s are better than the RE71... but I KNOW they aren't more bang for the buck than the RE71.

aklucsarits

I was actually directing my post towards the orginal poster... But it's good to know there are other Philly region people on here too! What do you drive and what class? (So I can recognize you next time and say hi...)

Andrew


[Modified by aklucsarits, 10:43 AM 6/27/2002]

CivicSiRacer

That's my car 2000 Honda Civic Si with lots of magnets

For the summer series I stay up by Harrisburg area, but for Fall, Winter and Spring I usually go down to the Camden lot.