competition tires: Kumho vs Yoko

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

Tess,
       It sounds like you want a ultra high performance tire, not a true 
competition tire line the Hoosier RS.  I have heard the Falken Azenis is 
great in the street tire class for autocross.  I have heard it is terrible in 
the rain.  I have not personally tried that tire, nor any of the ones you 
mention.
       Falken does not seem to be carried by Tire Rack.  Falken's dealer 
locater came up with Sears!  <A HREF="http://www.falkentire.com/html/index.htm";>http://www.falkentire.com/html/index.htm</A> or <A HREF="http://www.falkentire.com/html/index.htm";>
Click here: Falken Tire - Main USA</A> 


Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City


In a message dated 3/3/2003 5:24:55 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:58:32 -0800 (PST)
> From: Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>
> Subject: competition tires: Kumho vs Yoko
> 
> I was just looking at Tire Rack's Web site and doing the usual good job of 
> confusing myself completely in a search for competition tires. The 
> Michelin Pilot Sport Cup -- which pegs at nearly $200 a tire -- looks 
> like it gives incredible performance and wear. However, I think my needs 
> are quite a bit more modest.
> 
> I'm thinking of going with my tried-and-true-but-wear-out-fast Yokohama 
> Advan A032R ($149 a tire -- seems like such a huge waste), but also came 
> across the Kumho Ecsta V700 at $110 a tire.
> 
> Anyone have experience with the Kumhos or with both tires? Can you comment 
> on their performance on a passenger sedan? I think I'm more concerned with 
> wear than super-strong adhesion. I'd happily drive my street tires 
> (because I do like to have a little drift) but they chunk so badly and 
> give *terrible* braking performance -- I only get one session out of 
> them (AMHIK).
> 
> Any and all creative ideas appreciated. Thanks!
> 
> Tess
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