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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Tire Recommendations for Street & Track

Hi Everyone,

Looking to get into more track events and need a recommendation for a good combo tire for street & track. Back in day I was running the Bridgestone Potenza S-02 Pole Positions. Anything better/comparable these days in 18s?

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Michael
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Any sizes in mind? YMM of the car?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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F: 245/40/18
r: 275/35/18
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Falken Azenis RT-615
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Second on the RT-615, but also look into Nitto NT01, Nitto NT05, Hankook RS3, Dunlop Star Spec, Yoko R888, Bridgestone RE11...I suck for these suggestions because I didnt look them up to see if they fit your sizes.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'd look at the Dunlop Z1 Star or Kumho XS. I have many customers that use both for street/track use with great results. Both would be a big step above the S-02.
 
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