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Mazda Gremlyn · 12-23-2005, 03:34 PM

OK, as the poll states what tyres should I get???? Post your opinions too.

These will be for the stock rims, 225/45/17 in size, and street use only.

Jblo · 12-23-2005, 05:45 PM

They don't make T1S anymore...maybe you can find a set that have barely been used.

Chode6i · 12-23-2005, 06:26 PM

since when? they still sell the t1-s along side the t1r last time i checked.
i would go with the hankooks depending on how agressive you drive on the streets. If you don't drive very agressive the kumho 711 and hankook HRII H405s are decently cheap.

Mazda Gremlyn · 12-24-2005, 03:58 AM

Yes, although I said it will be street use, I do drive rather agressively at times. I want a reasonably sticky tyre. And since when did Toyo stop making the T1S???

And as for everyone voting, post WHY you voted that too!

Tire Guy · 12-24-2005, 11:44 AM

Since June. The T1R replaced the T1-S.

Odonut123 · 12-24-2005, 12:56 PM

hankook!!

crossbow · 12-24-2005, 12:56 PM

Z212's. I felt the T1-R's offered less overall grip vs the T1-S's, but a quieter smoother ride.

Biggest difference between the Z212's and the T1-R's will be longevity. You'll be lucky to get 15k outta the Z212's, but they'll grip like crazy the whole time. The T1-R's also have better wet traction and better road manners.

As such the T1-R is a great street tire that can do double duty on the track/auto, while the Z212 is a great autox/track tire that can do double duty on the street. (When I say track, I mean if you can't use R comps obviously)

Odonut123 · 12-24-2005, 01:32 PM

With the Hankook's, I believe if you make sure to do your tire rotations and don't always drive aggressively, these tires could last at least 25k miles. Thats what I am aiming for with my Hankooks. So far so good...i think...I find myself driving more aggressively now cuz I can actually stick to the pavement..and because I just got a set of headers =].

Mazda Gremlyn · 12-24-2005, 01:42 PM

Ahahaha.... don't drive aggressively?? Not going to happen

Well for a price comparison, the Hankooks are slightly cheaper ($100/tyre vs $140/tyre), is it worth it in that regard?

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Since June. The T1R replaced the T1-S.
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Aw, I was hoping for an opinion to accompany your post

Tire Guy · 12-24-2005, 03:13 PM

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Aw, I was hoping for an opinion to accompany your post

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Get the Toyos!

View Poll Results: Tyre Choices
Toyo T1R	12	54.55%
Hankook RS2 Z212	8	36.36%
Stay with the supermegaawesomeuber stock Shitellins	2	9.09%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

12-23-2005, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mazda Gremlyn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	OK, as the poll states what tyres should I get???? Post your opinions too. These will be for the stock rims, 225/45/17 in size, and street use only. __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX: Injen/CP-E Tunable, Espelier Lowering Springs, Racing Beat Sway Bars, 6gunrocket endlinks 1988 323 GTX: It LIVES!!

12-24-2005, 03:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mazda Gremlyn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, although I said it will be street use, I do drive rather agressively at times. I want a reasonably sticky tyre. And since when did Toyo stop making the T1S??? And as for everyone voting, post WHY you voted that too! __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX: Injen/CP-E Tunable, Espelier Lowering Springs, Racing Beat Sway Bars, 6gunrocket endlinks 1988 323 GTX: It LIVES!!

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12-23-2005, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jblo Learners License Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	They don't make T1S anymore...maybe you can find a set that have barely been used.

12-23-2005, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chode6i Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	since when? they still sell the t1-s along side the t1r last time i checked. i would go with the hankooks depending on how agressive you drive on the streets. If you don't drive very agressive the kumho 711 and hankook HRII H405s are decently cheap.

12-24-2005, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Odonut123 Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	hankook!!

12-24-2005, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
crossbow Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 11,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Z212's. I felt the T1-R's offered less overall grip vs the T1-S's, but a quieter smoother ride. Biggest difference between the Z212's and the T1-R's will be longevity. You'll be lucky to get 15k outta the Z212's, but they'll grip like crazy the whole time. The T1-R's also have better wet traction and better road manners. As such the T1-R is a great street tire that can do double duty on the track/auto, while the Z212 is a great autox/track tire that can do double duty on the street. (When I say track, I mean if you can't use R comps obviously)

12-24-2005, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Odonut123 Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	With the Hankook's, I believe if you make sure to do your tire rotations and don't always drive aggressively, these tires could last at least 25k miles. Thats what I am aiming for with my Hankooks. So far so good...i think...I find myself driving more aggressively now cuz I can actually stick to the pavement..and because I just got a set of headers =].