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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 04:14 AM
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Which is the stickest tire?

I am having problem controlling wheels spin on a stand still launch. I need help on choosing the next set of tires. So, I want to know which street legal tire excluding cheater slicks, is the stickest tires anyone have used. I am currently on 235/40/18 Yokohama ES100. I have used Faulken FK-451 and P7000SS in the passed.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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toyo T1-S period
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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although the T1S is significantly lighter than most other tires out there.....I would assume this works against you a little luanching FWD?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by typeR
toyo T1-S period
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW-2

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ce+T%2FA+KDW+2
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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toyo T1-S period


Had 2 sets on the CLS. Will be my next set as soon as I wear out the Pilot Sport A/S's I have
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Had 2 sets on the CLS. Will be my next set as soon as I wear out the Pilot Sport A/S's I have
What kind of mileage did you get out of the Toyos's ???
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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To be honest, the stickier the tire the more stone chips and crap those sticky tires will pick up and throw all over your rocker panels & body skirting.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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To be honest, the stickier the tire the more stone chips and crap those sticky tires will pick up and throw all over your rocker panels & body skirting.
tell me about it...my 555R's sound like im driving in a hail storm
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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damn so thats what i here stuff hitting my hks's i thought it was just rocky whereevr i go
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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First set I got about 24K miles
2nd set I put about 7K miles on them, & sold them. They didn't look worn.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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I've heard from many people and reviews that bridgestone S03's are so sticky its scary sometimes. and in the rain it feels like your driving on dry ground.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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I had 235/45/17 SO3's on the stock wheels b/f I went with the 225/35/19 Spec 2's. The SO3's let you corner fast enough to scare the hell out of you. They also start giving you this little "whine" when you're getting close to the edge of grip. Very predictable. I've never had T1S's, but I've heard great things.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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prollt the bf goodrich's but u cant drive those in the rain, go w/ the t1-s'
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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That is one sexy tire...



Could potentially be my next tire once the Pilots wear out.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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oh man those look sweet, gotta get em in the spring
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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I'm pissed though. Toyo doesn't make my front tire size. The do however make a 240/45/18 which is the same overall diameter as the 225/45/18. So I guess I could make them work.

But they're a pain in the ass to find. most shops don't sell them.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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yea, how much wider are the back tires in the G
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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225s in the front, 245s in the back.

Not much wider, but the difference is there.

Some people are running 245/40 F and 245/45 R and are having good results. It's important to keep the diameters the same as stock. VDC acts up otherwise.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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oh i see, aint it a bitch goin through tires though caus eu cant roate em
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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It sort of sucks...

I can always have the tires removed and remounted on the other side if I'm trying to extend the life of the tires.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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I love my Dunlop SP9090s. Stick like glue on dry and wet.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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i like my SO3's...their grip is unbeleivable...i almost forgot the limits of my car after i switch back to stocks for the winter and i almost went off the road...like people said before tho..they throw up all the shit on the road...
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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Originally posted by typeR
toyo T1-S period
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Are the T1-S lighter that S-03's?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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ive herd great things about the so3 and i think falken azenies(sp?) are also really sticky, i know alot of autox's use them cause of the rubber compound
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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Thanks for your feedback but I would like the Stickiest tire that come in 235/40/18. Does T1-S come in this size and where can I find them?
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 02:13 AM
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couple others that are supposed to be good are the Kumho MX and Yokohama AVS Sport
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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I have 'em. They are like glue in wet and dry

Originally posted by sgmotoring
Thanks for your feedback but I would like the Stickiest tire that come in 235/40/18. Does T1-S come in this size and where can I find them?

T1S:

235/40ZR18 95WRD

http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_specsheet.cfm?id=2
http://www.toyo.com/tires/index_frame.html

Use the "Find A Dealer" location to gather a list of dealers in your area and be prepared to find the widest range of prices you've ever seen for a product (well, maybe I'm wrong this week):

http://www.toyo.com/find_a_dealer/index_frame.html

Also, you can purchase them from some online venders:

For example (I just dug this up): http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...Toyo_T1-S.html
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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I am very content with the Parada Spec II's....not a chirp or squeal with does tires in dry and wet.......225/40/zr18 I think for the price I paid ($140ea) best bang for the buck$
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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yea the t1-s are much lighter than the s-03's
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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surprising to see that theres not much praise on Pirelli PZero's asyms and neros alike....
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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toyo proxes 4 i wanna give these a shot i heard they discontinued fz4, i have fz4 execellent grip when i got it but now its noisy and air leaks. these are like the super new and improved version. any 1 know yet?
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by Akim711
surprising to see that theres not much praise on Pirelli PZero's asyms and neros alike....
Just bought a set of Pirelli PZero Rosso's .. 235\40\18
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Originally posted by OUTRAGEOUS CL TYPE S
toyo proxes 4 i wanna give these a shot i heard they discontinued fz4, i have fz4 execellent grip when i got it but now its noisy and air leaks. these are like the super new and improved version. any 1 know yet?
yeah, i am waitin for a full review on em
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:44 AM
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cant say much here, only know that my pilot sports don't have enough grip off the line, but they handle really well.
remember you will get a harsher ride and noise with max perf. tires, so if i were you i would also think about ride and noise to help choose. thats why i got the sports, they are quiet for the perf. they give. if i were to get a new set though, i would go with the S-03's because they shouldnt be too loud and they have nearly the most grip you wil get from a street tire.
however, if grip is the only focus, BFGOODRICH has some sticky ass stuff.
want something cheaper, AVS ES100 or RE750.

whichever set you get, report back!
good luck
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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What about the new Goodyears GS F1's. I've heard nothing but good reviews. They had scored better than the S03's. Dunno Check'em out
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 03:45 AM
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What about the new Goodyears GS F1's. I've heard nothing but good reviews. They had scored better than the S03's. Dunno Check'em out

I wish someone would check them out. Consumer reports ranked them #1 with Toyo T1S #2.

They were give $50 rebates through 1/17/04.

The tires are made in Germany.

People who were driving M3s and who had previously had S-03, Michelin Pilots, and other tires loved the Goodyears, especially in the rain.

This is from Consumer Reports 11/03 (Note: they didn't make a distinction between max performance and ultra-high performance and they tested S-03, Pilot, Nero, Conti, etc):

"Ultra-high-performance tires

Best for most; a well-rounded choice:

Goodyear $135

Toyo $190

Both models offer the best blend of wet and dry performance. Paying more for the Toyo (20) buys you better handling."



Finally, they have an XL rated version in the 235/45-17 and some other sized that have a very FAT load rating and a great speed rating (No worries )
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