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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Hi every body,

I am looking for better tyre on 205x50x15 for normal use and track day, fitting on Sapphire 2wd, stage 1 ?

Dunlop SP Sport 9000 ?
Michelin Exalto PE2 ?
Bridgestone Potenza RE40 / RE720 ?
Other ?
What is your opinion ?

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Old May 26, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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I recomend Yokohama AVS Sport. They are nice to drive and have really good grip. I had much better grip with mine on my Sierra IS (turbo converted) than an E30 M3 on 225x40x17 Falken. I had too litle boost to take it on the straights, but the beamer had no chance in any of the turns, (trackday) and I have a solid welded diff...
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Old May 26, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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I bought some of the Yokohama's and didnt like them all that much. the wet traction wasnt as good as I thought it was going to be. Michlins have always been good to me. but they come with a price. Never tried Bridgestone or Dunlop.

never buy $20 tires, they are not worth it!!!
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Part-worn is where it's at
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Old May 31, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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partly worn are the best. I have always been a fan of the michelin pilots and toyo proxes.
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Old May 31, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Hi,

Thanks for advises everybody.
I have just bought 4 Michelin Exalto 205x50x15 .
There are dysymetric tyres.
Total cost : 610 euros (400£ approx.)



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