In one word, pretty crappy. For $93 a piece I could think of other tires I would rather have.

The main issue is that the grip is horrible. Everytime I drive on the street it is like Disneys Escapades on Ice (I live in Arizona, it's a figure of speech for you slow guys...).

I would not recommend this tire to anyone. I think I will try to get a set of Azenis next and see how those work.

 

Are they brand new? Maybe they need some breaking in.

 

And more tire pressure ...
But overall I think you're right!

 

No, they have been at one track event already, they are broken in.

I will be stepping up the tire pressure this weekend, I am currently running at about 36 PSI front and 32 rear.

 

I was running my Blizzaks (old style, 1/2" tread on my 323GTX) at about 40 psi to start.
It was like driving in the rain or on snow all the time!

 

please let me know the tires are after adding some air! i was thinking about them for future replacements.

my buddy with a 328i loves his over his stock continentals. of course, his are 17's so it may make a difference since it has shorter sidewalls.

were u running 15's or some other size?

 

Amazing how tire trends change, I remember not too long ago on this board these were being talked about at least once a week, first it was kumho 712's, then the 730's, now its Azenis...

 

Yup, it's technology. Just like from AEM->Comptech

 

I have 730's and Love em'. They grip like a Motha!!!!!! I don't know what you are talking about, but i run mine more like 38 psi....front and rear wasn't sure what they should be at but they work excellent for me

mine are 205/50/15 on stock si wheels. Maybe its not great to you since you are probably switching from such an inferior tires as the stock michelins that i had on the si?? But I assure you that they grip sooo good and are amazing in the rain!!

[Modified by EbboyPSi, 4:22 PM 5/3/2002]


[Modified by EbboyPSi, 4:32 PM 5/3/2002]

 

Yea, I too remember when everyone was talking about them. I also remember when everyone was talking about the Kosei K-1's. Now look at that, thats the setup I'm running, what a coincidnece. I did quite a bit of research on them before buying them and everyone I talked to gave them a big for their excellent blend of performance and lifespan. Its these factors that made this tire an excellent choice for daily driving as well as auto-x'ing I also checked tireracks review section on these tires and everyone gave them rave reviews.

 

eenteresting, just out of curiosity, what size are they 195, 205?

 

I know exactly what your talking about (mine may need broken in though)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=177209

 

My experience is otherwise.

Granted, they're not even as grippy as RE-010s, but they're decent for a street tire and they last and last and last... Although they're rated "AA" for traction, I think the RE-010s and certainly the S-03s are better choices, irrespective of cost.

For a majority of drivers that don't push their street tires to the limit, RE-730s are more than adequate. There are so many "show" drivers on this board... the RE-730 should make them happy After all AA, A 300 is not a bad set of stats.

 

Wow, thats a hasty generalization. I guess all people on this board that own the RE730's are now "show" drivers


[Modified by KANJI, 3:09 PM 5/3/2002]

 

i have them in 20/50R15...i really like them. I recommened them.

Even been in a car with them on, and struck something really bad at 120 mph....car barely even flintched.....VERY stiff tire walls.

300AA A and Z-rated does help.

The only next step for me would be the S-03's, though.

 

All I'm saying is that there are, eh? No stones were thrown - but I'll toss this one, now... there are people on this board that have spent untold thousands of $$$ on Spoon-this or JDM-that and have never once pushed their tires to the limit.


I have RE-730s... and I drive like a madman. They're not BAD tires, and they do have nice statistics.

 

Don't forget....if you drive accordingly...you shouldn't HAVE to push your tires.