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Old 05-14-2006, 08:37 PM
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Please no flames - I've done a number of searches on this topic and couldn't find the info I am looking for.

If price and longevity were not considerations (ie focusing solely on performance), what is the best all around tire for dual use (track and street), in both dry and wet conditions?

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Old 05-14-2006, 08:53 PM
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Old 05-14-2006, 09:27 PM
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Falken Azenis RT-615 cheap and a great great tire
Old 05-14-2006, 09:33 PM
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Toyo RA1 or the Nitto 555R, if you're going to take it both places on the same tires - with both wx conditions.

check out the Nitto 555R
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555r.asp

http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555r2.asp
Old 05-14-2006, 11:50 PM
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SLightly OT : I just installed the Terragrapplers on my F150, so far I like em.
Old 05-15-2006, 01:29 AM
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Anyone know of a good/reasonably priced source for the RA1's???
Old 05-15-2006, 01:36 AM
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why not a good rain/longevity/performance tire for street, and a great grip tire for track if price is no object? best way to do it as you'll just be going thorugh tires in 5 or 6 k with weird wear and possible damage to your street wheels using em as dual purpose.
Old 05-15-2006, 03:57 AM
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I believe ? Matt H is a tire dealer ?
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Old 05-15-2006, 04:58 AM
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The Fk451 held up to a bit of track punishment for me as a dual use tire.

http://www.falkentyres.com.au/passanger.html
Old 05-15-2006, 05:04 AM
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Michelin Pilot Sport 2 seems to work rather well at the track (for a street tire, anyway). Plus they don't start tearing like some street tires do, ie. they stand up to the abuse a lot better than some other tires.
Old 05-15-2006, 05:16 AM
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MPS2 ,in N spec,if available.
Old 05-15-2006, 11:54 AM
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I just bought a set of Yokohama A048s. Should be here this week.

I had A032r's in the past and I really liked them as track/street tires.
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just got a set of fuzion tires from firestone for my 944 and i must say theyre awsome for the price.ill be getting another set for my 951.



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