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Old 04-19-2015, 10:36 AM   #2611
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I need to buy summer tires for daily driving + 3/4 occasional track events every season. I have to stick to 215/45 R17 because of law issues, I can't go with 225, and Michelin Pilot Super Sports are not available in 215/45 in EU. What is your recommendation? I'm torn between sticky tires (AD08R, Ecsta XS) or performance tires (RE002, Advan Sport V105...): my main concern is to not destroy the latter type on a few laps because of overheat.

EDIT: Car is currently stock, I will upgrade soon pads + lines + fluid, and eventually add a little drop (lowest as possible) but it won't happen soon. Stock power. I'll also do like 8k KM on street every season, so my plan is to have each set of tires for 2 seasons and change it before it becomes old.
Just tested the new Maxxis VR-1's this weekend. Held up very well with 2+* camber in 35* heat all day on a "stockish" 86. They'll be released in June. Treadwear 140

For the other choices, check out the tirerack video comparing AD08, XS, RE11 and Direzza's. I've never driven any of them on an 86 so others will hopefully chime in with their opinions.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Model=Ecsta+XS

Hope this helps
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