traction question

[beandip]

I am running the orig, turbine style wheels that I believe are 7" and a 14" wheel. Presently I am running 195x70s . I know I know just a stock size. but I recently replaced the front rotors and am using performance pads in front and like wise in the rear, only stock drums . My ? is this, the other day on dry pavement I had to panic stop the car from speed and fried the front tires , which have about 1k miles on them. They are not a name brand tire any one other those from the northwest would be aquainted with. Any way what is a good tire that affords good stopping and cornering that will come in a 14" tire. This is a cruser not a racer and I like the twisties , drive mostly only on dry days . What are you autocross guys using ?:classic:

[1975yellowBSPZ]

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm

Falken Azenis sport, absolutly te best performance tire for the money. A lot of auto-xers use them in street tire classes. anything else and you have to double the price.

only comes in a 195 in 14 though. They don't last as long as a conventional tire (20k tops) but for the price... buy 2 sets. I sugest buying them from discount tire (tires.com) bc they have free shipping on a set.

bw

[kmack]

http://www.vulcantire.com/ze502_6_t.htm

Although, at this time I'm running the Ziex on my 240. They are an excellant tire for street driving. And they offer a few better sizes for this model. I've also been using them in autox, although they aren't as sticky as the Azenis are. But I will say this about the Ziex: they are VERY predictableall the way to their traction limit and beyond. I have run these tires on a long track where speeds are above 100 mph. I have also gone through turns at over 70 mph with the back end kicked out and have yet to lose control of the car with these tires. They are that predictable and controlled. And for the $45 per tire price, I couldn't be happier! www.victoriatire.com

I have also driven these tires during the rain on a course and they performed great.

Although I like the Ziex, when these wear out I will get a set of Azenis for my car.

[texasz]

$45/tire is a great deal, I have forgotten how cheap small tires are (I just paid $106 for a truck tire yesterday...one tire). Anyhow, for autox are the Falken Azenis the best tire for the money? I will need a set of tires for autox and that's all they will be used for, I have two sets of wheels and the other set will have my daily street tires on them so tread wear is not as big of a concern to me.

[kmack]

For the amount of grip the Azenis provide, yes they are the best tire for the money. Only down side is there is only one size offered for a 14" rim (195/60R14). That was my reasoning for getting the Zeix. I wanted at least a 205 series tire for my car. But i have driven a 914 (6 cyl.) with the Azenis; they stuck like glue. I have also seen the 195's on another car and they don't look as skinny as I thought they would.

Since you will be using a 2nd set of street tires, I would definitely go for the Azenis. Keep in mind, the Azenis absolutely suck in the rain or wet! They are not meant to be driven in the rain. But in the dry, they are freakin awesome!

[gramercyjam]

An old pic of my 240Z wearing Azenis:

[dga]

I have these on my 77 280z stock coupe. They are quiet, great traction, good cornering. Use 33-34 psi. See tirerack.com for prices and reviews. Look good too.

[26th-Z]

Kmack,

The Ziex site shows them discontinued.

[Victor Laury]

On my daily driver I run the Falken Ziex ZE-502 195/60/14's

At first glance, I was dissapointed. When I went to my local tire store, I asked "Can you get me these Falken sports car tires?" "The really sticky ones?". "Sure thing!" "and they're on sale for $45.00 apeice" my tire guy replied. When he got them, I saw the treadwear rating of 420 and said "these are grandma tires, they are not what I wanted!"

Well, I bought them anyway, and they turned out to be a pretty good tire. I've pushed them as far as you'd ever want to push a street tire and they've responded above what you'd expect for that specification.

It only takes me 15 minute tops to swap my street wheels for my set with the Kuhmo Victoracers 195/55/14's.

[kmack]

26th-z,

http://www.victoriatire.com/tires.html?cart=1063230954983470&brand=Falken&NAME=Ziex%20ZE-512%20%2860%20Series%29

Check here. The 205/60R14's are the ones I have. $45/ea. The other site my have discontinued selling them.

[26th-Z]

Thanks - that works. I think I can get these locally.

[beandip]

thanks guys for the replys, kamak & victor do either of you have any clearence problems wuth the 205s ??:classic: