New Dunlop Z2 Star Spec

[Kido1986]

Im thinking of doing the same. Im just worried of the quick wear by DDing on them.

DD plus run them in the cool months, swap to RS3s for track in hot months

[sillyboybmxer]

tire rack is expecting delivery in January and soon after that we can expect their tests on the new z2.

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

Why even get street tires like the Z2 if it's 99% track?

At least for autocrossing, some classes (e.g. Street Touring) have minimum tread wear requirements.

[danthedirt]

Here is the link the the Dunlop JP site that list the DII

http://tyre.dunlop.co.jp/tyre/lineup...2/z2_size.html

DIREZZA Z Ⅱ only spec Toyota 86


Translations by google:

Elicit further motion performance of the Toyota 86 is a low center of gravity design Ultra "spec only 86 DIREZZA ZII Toyota" is manipulated, the "DIREZZA ZII" has gotten a reputation as a sport tire that allows for shortening lap times on the track experience the fun for us, was born by the joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.
Structure is adopted only 86 Toyota in the sidewall (tire side) has designed the logo of "86".


Available in the following sizes
17:
215/45R17

18:
215/40R18 (Front)
225/40R18 (Rear)

This is a tubeless type.
Release Month = October 10
● = stands for MAX FLANGE SHIELD, MFS is a tire with a rim protector.
※ DIREZZA Z Ⅱ, since adopted a pattern of directional
Please rotational direction of the tire and the mounting direction of the arrow of the tire so that the same side.
================================================== =
The things I would do for a set of 17's as DD.

[Texas BRZ]

Spoke with a specialist at Tire Rack, and I believe the ETA on the ZII's should be around January 31st - February from what I was informed, if I'm not mistaken.

I'm still on the OEM Michelin Primacy tires, but am on pace to finishing them up in the next 2-3 months or after another 3 two-day DE's... I'm surprised at how long they've lasted me thus far (5 two-day DE's, some rainy events).

I really need the extra performance & grip that I've heard the Star Spec tires have to offer for our specific vehicle... Don't know how I've lasted with the Prius tires, lol!

[Mr.Jay]

Hmm I was just about to grab a set of Z1SS hopefully the Z2SS are just as good or better

[Asterisked Accolade]

Why the hell is all the amazing stuff coming out the year(s) i'm stuck in a dead-end job!?

[ironchef]

I wonder if these will be lighter then the Z1s.

Those were a good 3-4 lbs heavier than either the Conti DW or Michelin PSS that I looked at.

[Miniata]

Originally Posted by ironchef

I wonder if these will be lighter then the Z1s.

Those were a good 3-4 lbs heavier than either the Conti DW or Michelin PSS that I looked at.

Not likely any lighter. Worth the weight penalty if you need the extra dry grip though.

[KI_ZN6]

Nice find, the Z1 Star Specs were very nice tires with excellent grip, can't wait to see how this newer version performs =)

[ayau]

Originally Posted by ironchef

I wonder if these will be lighter then the Z1s.

Those were a good 3-4 lbs heavier than either the Conti DW or Michelin PSS that I looked at.

Because there's probably more reinforcement on the z1. Heavier tires arent necessarily a bad thing.

[gmookher]

different league than conti or pss

[Grimlock]

Originally Posted by Kido1986

Im thinking of doing the same. Im just worried of the quick wear by DDing on them.

I've had two sets of Z1's. One set on 17" wheels on an NC Miata, and another set of 14" tires on a 1990 Miata. I currently have 15k miles on the tires on the NA Miata and the tires are down to 5/32's of an inch. That's bad considering the hard driving the car gets.

Originally Posted by ironchef

I wonder if these will be lighter then the Z1s.

Those were a good 3-4 lbs heavier than either the Conti DW or Michelin PSS that I looked at.

Those other tires aren't in the same performance class as the Z1s.

[WiKKiD]

Will Stuck with my RE-11's