My tread on RE070 is almost done. I'm thinking of getting another set but I saw online that the 01 R compound is a lot cheaper by $26 ( $146 ea ) as opposed to $172.

Guess they're running a special right now at tirerack for that type of tire. I'm gonna shop around as well because I've never had tires shipped.

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If you don't like either set of tires mentioned please kindly recommend another.

Thanks

 

I would stay with the REO70's.

or if you have some gusto, go for the AO48's.

Much better IMHO.

 

I've only used Toyo RA1's and Nitto NT01's on my car, I shaved the RA1's and thought they "felt" better on the track than the nitto's, but I still have a set in the garage with plenty of thread, never shaved them, so I cant give you a true comparison

I've also used Yokohama AVS ES 100's on my crx for street use, and they were meh. Good enough for the road.

 

I had the RE750's on my teg and I LOVED them. Probably the best tire I have ever owned on a car. They lasted surprisingly long and they gripped very well too.

 

You don't want my opinion on Nitto's.

 

Naw mine were the Bridgestone's

 

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What's up? I still have a set in the garage that I never wore down. They're supposed to be good once you wear down the grooves, no?

 

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What's up? I still have a set in the garage that I never wore down. They're supposed to be good once you wear down the grooves, no?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You shouldn't have to do that and even then what you get is underwhelming.

1. They take forever to heat cycle.

2. Once they do get warm they wear out faster than anything short of Falken's.

3. The warm grip they provide is less inspiring than the best street tire.

 

Hmm, I've never driven Falken's so I have no say about that, but I dont think their grip was that much of an underachiever. Maybe I was driving like a grandma

 

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You shouldn't have to do that and even then what you get is underwhelming.

1. They take forever to heat cycle.

2. Once they do get warm they wear out faster than anything short of Falken's.

3. The warm grip they provide is less inspiring than the best street tire.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know you aren't talking about the NT01, its a very popular track tire and made of the same compound as Toyo RA1s. All other nittos are **** though

Out of those choices, I would go with the RE01R. Its a great tire, I would step it up to 245/40 or 255/40 however

Since you arent lowered or running crazy offset wheels you should fit them fine without rubbin

 

I am talking about NT01's, hate 'em.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zeroforum/56

Post there or ask nsxtasy

 

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Oh god, don't ask Ken, whatever you DO don't ask Ken. lol

 

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I know you aren't talking about the NT01, its a very popular track tire and made of the same compound as Toyo RA1s. All other nittos are **** though

Out of those choices, I would go with the RE01R. Its a great tire, I would step it up to 245/40 or 255/40 however

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I'm pretty dumb about tires I just don't want the guy at shop scratching the rim when he puts them on/takes them off. I'm gonna get mine powdercoated. Hopefully w. OEM tires they'll be just fine. I'm a bit worried if I step up like what my buddy did on his 02 wrx, they might scratch it like his.

I forget what tire combo he was running with. BUt i do know that sidewall was thin and wheels were 18"

What are the benefits of doing that?

 

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I'm pretty dumb about tires I just don't want the guy at shop scratching the rim when he puts them on/takes them off. I'm gonna get mine powdercoated. Hopefully w. OEM tires they'll be just fine. I'm a bit worried if I step up like what my buddy did on his 02 wrx, they might scratch it like his.

I forget what tire combo he was running with. BUt i do know that sidewall was thin and wheels were 18"

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None at all.

I like a little side wall on my tires.

 

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I forget what tire combo he was running with. BUt i do know that sidewall was thin and wheels were 18"

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None at all.

I like a little side wall on my tires.</TD></TR></TABLE>

*NOT* Speaking from personal experience, a smaller sidewall reduces tire flex, which improves response. Makes sense, though I cant say that I've "tested" it.

edit: but I personally like to *see* a bit of meat on my tires as well

 

falken rt615 /thread

 

What kind of driving do you do and what kind of weather do you normally encounter?

The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is a good all around street tire with similar performance to the excellent (but discontinued) Potenza S-03.

 

The RE070 and RE-01R are entirely different tires, good at different things. Whether either of these, or some other tires, is best depends on your personal situation and preferences. That's why the FAQ in this forum tells what information you need to provide in order for us to post recommendations that best suit your particular needs:

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Which tires should I get?

This depends on what you're looking to get out of the tire. If you're still not sure what to get after reading the above information , make a new topic and tell us what you intend to use it for. In that topic, make sure to answer the following questions:

- What kind of car you have (year, model, version)
- What size wheels you have
- How the tires will be used (daily driving, autocross/track/dragstrip)
- What kind of weather the tires will be used in (dry, rain, snow)
- What your preferences is in the trade-off between value (low purchase price and/or long treadlife) vs performance
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Answer these questions and we'll give you some recommendations.

 

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The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is a good all around street tire with similar performance to the excellent (but discontinued) Potenza S-03. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Just city/hwy driving. Every month when I get a chance I drive up north ( sacramento ) to see my son.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The RE070 and RE-01R are entirely different tires, good at different things. Whether either of these, or some other tires, is best depends on your personal situation and preferences. That's why the FAQ in this forum tells what information you need to provide in order for us to post recommendations that best suit your particular needs:

Which tires should I get?

This depends on what you're looking to get out of the tire. If you're still not sure what to get after reading the above information , make a new topic and tell us what you intend to use it for. In that topic, make sure to answer the following questions:

- What kind of car you have (year, model, version)
<FONT COLOR="crimson">06 Suba Imprez WRX STi</FONT>

- What size wheels you have
<FONT COLOR="crimson">17X8</FONT>

- How the tires will be used (daily driving, autocross/track/dragstrip)
<FONT COLOR="crimson">DD and it's used more on hwy. The streets i use are pretty bad if that helps any. I've gauged that i've about 40% tread remaining. </FONT>

- What kind of weather the tires will be used in (dry, rain, snow)
<FONT COLOR="crimson">live in soca so it's pretty much dry here. I do go up north to visit but I don't think I'll be moving back any soon</FONT>

- What your preferences is in the trade-off between value (low purchase price and/or long treadlife) vs performance

<FONT COLOR="crimson">I'll take performance over long treadlife. If I could I'd get competition tires but that'd be just dumb ( last 5k mi ) because I don't even compete.

From what i've read the RE070 is noisier than 01R for streetuse. That's to be expected of a UHP tire. In addition, it says that it requires a lot more tire pressure to maximize performance.
Surveywise the 01R seems to be better than RE070 but everyone's a critic.

Pretty much the 01R outscored the RE070 in every category. /scratches

Sorry as I didn't know that forum existed before i posted this. GDD's my home. </FONT>

Answer these questions and we'll give you some recommendations.
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Stickied at the top of this forum is a topic called

Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING

It says:

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8. This is honda-tech.com, a place for sharing information about Honda and Acura cars. This isn't the place for information about wheels and tires for your grandmother's Buick or your son's Mustang; there are other websites that specialize in those cars, where people will have more specific expertise with those cars than here.</TD></TR></TABLE>