Light weight sports street legal tire! Vote!

Jul 30, 2006 | 02:15 AM

R888

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Light weight sports street legal tire! Vote!

Hi guys,

Since there is no tire weight comparsion in this forum, let me start with it. How about starting with legal street tires only.

Made:
Model:
Size:
Weight:
Approx last: ? seasons
Condition in rain:
Grip: Excellent/good/ok/bad/worst
Price per:

Thanks and lets share the info.

Last edited by R888; Jul 30, 2006 at 04:37 AM.

Jul 30, 2006 | 03:03 AM

SiLVeRE8

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Made: toyo
Model: proxes T1-R
Weight: 26 lbs
Approx last: 280 tread
Condition in rain: AA i think
Grip: Excellent/good/ok/bad/worst: EXCELLENT
Price per: i think around $140-$280 depending on size

Jul 30, 2006 | 05:59 PM

R888

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Jul 30, 2006 | 07:06 PM

alnielsen

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From: Buddhist Monastery, High Himalaya Mtns. of Tibet

Made:Falken
Model:RT-615
Size:245/40R-18
Weight:28.4 lbs
Approx last: 2 seasons
Condition in rain:Moderate
Grip: Excellent
Price:$150 (vulcantire.com)

Last edited by alnielsen; Jul 30, 2006 at 07:10 PM.

Jul 30, 2006 | 07:19 PM

GeorgeH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8

Made: toyo
Model: proxes T1-R
Weight: 26 lbs
Approx last: 280 tread
Condition in rain: AA i think
Grip: Excellent/good/ok/bad/worst: EXCELLENT
Price per: i think around $140-$280 depending on size

Having run the T1-Rs on both my Miata and RX-8, I would characterize the grip as "good" but not "excellent," which should be reserved for Azenis 615s, etc.