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atoy74 · 08-09-2007, 03:56 PM

My MS6 is a daily driver but I do like to autocross once a month. That leaves me with the need for sticky tires that have good tread life.

From my research the Azenis seem to be the benchmark. Anyone know of an alternative that might last longer and give comparable performance. I thought I found one in the Toyo Proxies T1r but reviewers haven't been too kind to it.

MrTea · 08-09-2007, 04:00 PM

though, might not be a lot longer life, the Kumho MX is a pretty robust setup. does pretty darn well on the track for a street tire, and doesn't disappear too fast on DD duty either.

just one opinion

ashutoshsm · 08-09-2007, 04:20 PM

Hankook Ventus 102 (I believe) - there should be a thread with everyone waxing eloquent in their praise as track/autox/daily driver multipurpose tires.

Business · 08-09-2007, 04:27 PM

the only hankook tire i'd buy would be the RS-2 Z212. i think thats the tire you meant...

ashutoshsm · 08-09-2007, 04:30 PM

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the only hankook tire i'd buy would be the RS-2 Z212. i think thats the tire you meant...[/b]

Yeah! Thatchamacallit!

08-09-2007, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrTea Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 8,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	though, might not be a lot longer life, the Kumho MX is a pretty robust setup. does pretty darn well on the track for a street tire, and doesn't disappear too fast on DD duty either. just one opinion __________________ '03 Lapis(mostly) 6i...Tranny swap by Gillis Motorsports : MTX-75 5speed tranny, 4.06 gears, Torsen LSD & chromoly axles, Engine build by Gillis Motorsports: 9:1 Supertech Pistons, Crower rods, Supertech valves, springs & retainers, ARP head & main studs, F2 Stage2 Turbo, Custom F2 engine/tranny mounts, 3" Turboback exhaust, Tein Basic Coilovers, Brembo Big Brake Kit and Rotora Rear Rotors, RacingBeat Front & Rear Sways, Seibon OEM hood, VF Engineering rear engine mount, Powdercoated Valvecover, TEIN hood dampers, Some sort of Body Kit from some company usually last dyno 8/23, 10psi...260HP/267TQ Still need: Seat, cage, Gillis suspension...then i'm DONE!!

08-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hankook Ventus 102 (I believe) - there should be a thread with everyone waxing eloquent in their praise as track/autox/daily driver multipurpose tires. __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

08-09-2007, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	the only hankook tire i'd buy would be the RS-2 Z212. i think thats the tire you meant... __________________ Auto-X (<--updated) ¼ mile, Exhaust, & Garage

08-09-2007, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
atoy74 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	My MS6 is a daily driver but I do like to autocross once a month. That leaves me with the need for sticky tires that have good tread life. From my research the Azenis seem to be the benchmark. Anyone know of an alternative that might last longer and give comparable performance. I thought I found one in the Toyo Proxies T1r but reviewers haven't been too kind to it.

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