RX26b

Agreed. Then again, so do most tires labeled "ultra high performance".

When tires like these are available at only a few bucks more than mediocre off brands it's an easy decision. They're significantly less expensive than the Pilot Sport 2, yet both tires run neck and neck. Without getting into a very short lifed tire like the RE-01R, this is the best Bridgestone performance tire.

I had never heard of the Avons until a couple of years ago....where are they made?

RXLogic

Agree. I have two sets of tires, but in the DC area I'm using all-weather tires for winter. I'm not going to drive the RX8 in snow anyway, but I do want something that will grip below 40F.

keyek

I went with Blizzaks for the past year, mainly 'cause it co$ts 80.00 to dismount the runflats and mount summer tires. For this summer, I bought a set of used rims and Pilot's and will keep my Blizzaks on the stock wheels for the winter.

Carrera26

Treadwear rating over 140? Are they legal for ST classes?