New Dunlop Z2 Star Spec - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hanakuso · 11-08-2012, 04:41 PM

I'm not sure if anyone here has noticed but they are discontinuing the Z1 Star Spec and will release an updated model. I believe it is already released in Japan and Europe.

Coolest thing is that they are making a "Toyota 86" specific model and it has the 86 on the sidewall

YoKeutla · 11-08-2012, 04:44 PM

Very nice. I may have to consider these instead of my usual set of RS3's I get every season.

Kido1986 · 11-08-2012, 04:50 PM

Ive been trying to contact people to see if I can get a set. No luck

Ive been trying to contact people at Dunlop but I get stonewalled each time. I need new tires in January. I'm NOT buying Z1s so if I can't get Z2s, I'm buying another set of Hankooks

Hanakuso · 11-08-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kido1986

Ive been trying to contact people to see if I can get a set. No luck

Ive been trying to contact people at Dunlop but I get stonewalled each time. I need new tires in January. I'm NOT buying Z1s so if I can't get Z2s, I'm buying another set of Hankooks

Are you trying to import them from Japan? I don't think that's technically legal to use on US roads, but I doubt any police would notice.

I'd be more afraid if I totaled my car and my insurance company denied my claim

Kido1986 · 11-08-2012, 04:59 PM

It would 99% track use. Only street driving is to the track and back.

I was trying to go through Dunlop as straight from a Japanese importer would be extremely expensive Im betting. Poor USD vs JPY, importing fees then their profit. If it could bne done for $700-800, I'd consider but I'm thinking it would be 2x that.

ABQautoxer · 11-08-2012, 05:17 PM

We'll bet getting a set for the WRX as soon as they become available. Based on that I'll think about using them for the BRZ though I suspect good thing.

Touge Factory · 11-08-2012, 06:14 PM

Interesting...

We really liked the Z1 Starspecs, hopefully the Z2's will outperform the predecessor.

hamlet · 11-08-2012, 06:18 PM

I loved the star specs. They get slippery before they wear out and are about 2lbs heavier than other brands but still good stuff. If they lighten up the z2's im all over it. Otherwise looking at toyo or nitto nt05 .. lightest I can find

Draco-REX · 11-08-2012, 08:56 PM

Very interesting design. The Z1 tried to look like a street tire. This time I think Dunlop just said "F-it" and made it look like the nearly R-comp that it is.

I wonder if the 86 version will have a different compound or carcass design, or if it'll just be something they stamp on the side of the 215/45-17 size.

iLuveKetchup · 11-08-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kido1986

It would 99% track use. Only street driving is to the track and back.

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

GingerExtract · 11-08-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kido1986

It would 99% track use. Only street driving is to the track and back.

I was trying to go through Dunlop as straight from a Japanese importer would be extremely expensive Im betting. Poor USD vs JPY, importing fees then their profit. If it could bne done for $700-800, I'd consider but I'm thinking it would be 2x that.

Do you really believe that this new tire represents that large of an upgrade? If so, you're fooling yourself. Why not buy R-Comps and wipe the floor everyone? These cars were designed to fit wheels/tires in the back.

demby123 · 11-08-2012, 09:42 PM

Hopefully they won't forget about the AE86 guys and release a 14 inch size. So many companies moving to 195/60/15 for their summer tires...

Kido1986 · 11-08-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingerExtract

Do you really believe that this new tire represents that large of an upgrade? If so, you're fooling yourself. Why not buy R-Comps and wipe the floor everyone? These cars were designed to fit wheels/tires in the back.

I run a street tire class because R Comps are really damn expensive on a per run basis.

I do feel they will be a big enough upgrade from the Z1s and Id really want them to compare to the RS3s.

I hate changing tires at the track so I change them the day before and if I need to go anywhere, the car is completely drivable. Im driving 2.5 hours tomorrow on the RS3s then racing on them this weekend.

ABQautoxer · 11-08-2012, 10:03 PM

I use my Z1s as my DD tires and did on the last car. They are a 4 season tire where I live.

11-08-2012, 04:41 PM	#1
Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	New Dunlop Z2 Star Spec I'm not sure if anyone here has noticed but they are discontinuing the Z1 Star Spec and will release an updated model. I believe it is already released in Japan and Europe. Coolest thing is that they are making a "Toyota 86" specific model and it has the 86 on the sidewall

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YoKeutla Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Iowa Posts: 71 Thanks: 16 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very nice. I may have to consider these instead of my usual set of RS3's I get every season. __________________ Sponsored By: FT-86 SpeedFactory - http://ft86speedfactory.com *Cheers!*:happy0180: YO

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ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We'll bet getting a set for the WRX as soon as they become available. Based on that I'll think about using them for the BRZ though I suspect good thing. __________________ TomR

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ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use my Z1s as my DD tires and did on the last car. They are a 4 season tire where I live. __________________ TomR

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Touge Factory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: ZN6 Location: Instagram: @TFWorks Posts: 905 Thanks: 197 Thanked 511 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Interesting... We really liked the Z1 Starspecs, hopefully the Z2's will outperform the predecessor.

11-08-2012, 06:18 PM	#8
hamlet Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: blue brz, silver R8 5.2, orange s2K Location: So Cal Posts: 96 Thanks: 2 Thanked 79 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I loved the star specs. They get slippery before they wear out and are about 2lbs heavier than other brands but still good stuff. If they lighten up the z2's im all over it. Otherwise looking at toyo or nitto nt05 .. lightest I can find

11-08-2012, 08:56 PM	#9
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,519 Times in 701 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very interesting design. The Z1 tried to look like a street tire. This time I think Dunlop just said "F-it" and made it look like the nearly R-comp that it is. I wonder if the 86 version will have a different compound or carcass design, or if it'll just be something they stamp on the side of the 215/45-17 size.

11-08-2012, 09:42 PM	#12
demby123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 86' Toyota Corolla GTSR5, 15' FRS Location: dallas Posts: 134 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hopefully they won't forget about the AE86 guys and release a 14 inch size. So many companies moving to 195/60/15 for their summer tires...

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