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TIRES:
We have used the following tires: Yoko Avid ST, Dunlop GT Qualifier, Goodyear Eagle II, and Goodrich Radial TA. These tires feel similar to each other on the street. The Yoko has the newest rubber compound with more silicon in the tires. This makes the Yokos longer lasting and softer. I have listed the tires in order of my preference with the first two being much better than the last two. Even on the street, I felt that the Radial TAs were not as grippy or responsive as the Yokos, and Dunlops. The first two tires also have a higher speed rating (T) than the other two tires (S).
We have also used the following biased ply tires: Hoosier Street TD, Hoosier Autocrosser, and Goodyear Sports Car Specials. The Hoosiers have outstanding grip and work great on the track. On the street, the tires will track on every crack in the road. It is a major difference in how the car feels and drives with Hoosiers vs. any of the above radials for normal driving. I do not like them on the street for this reason. The Goodyear’s have great grip, and track much better. They have fragile sidewalls, fling rocks, and will wear out very quickly. In my opinion, the Goodyear tire is the best-looking. Of course, all the above is also my opinion.
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