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Originally Posted by RT-BRZ
It feels like you're calling me out when we are saying the same things. I'm not saying the A052 are bad. I'm saying that the kinds of complaints I've heard seem to come from people driving heavier cars. Like you said, heavier cars definitely seem to have an impact on the tires.
Personally I just couldn't justify the extra cost.
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Heavier cars or FWD / front heavy car where you're putting a lot of stress on the front tires in general. If you're running something like a Civic Type R or Focus RS in DS... yeah, the Yoks are probably going to wear heavily.
I'm between the RT660 and A052, but I'm going with the Yoks to see how they wear for a few reasons:
- We had a local guy run them 150+ runs on a GS Civic with 0.6* front camber. FWD, same weight as a twin. They finally started not enjoying the heat after about 130-140 runs.
- Weight. The 660's are 3-4 lbs heavier per tire. 21 vs 24-25 depending on who states the number.
- Comfort. I know a lot of autox/track guys hate this, but many of us drive our cars on the street to things like Cars & Coffee. I hated the RE-71R for this and it's weird noises. The 660's generally are the same I hear.
I do think the Yoks will hold up on a BRZ for a full season, but will be junked after that. 150 runs possible, depending on surface. Possibly flip them (even though you're not supposed to).
I do think the RT660's are great for a budget tire. That much grip for $200-300 less is still impressive. If it's between the RE and RT... eh, price per performance the RT is on top for sure.
... who knows, maybe I'll be buying 660's halfway through the season when they cord. But I'm edging the wear characteristics are overblown due to one guy in a FiST cording a set at nationals... on concrete... probably overdriving a bit.