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Cope52 · 12-04-2014, 02:09 PM

supersports! or star specs...I think some of the best looking treads AND sidewalls were Pirellis of the late 80s and early 90s, like the P700

http://www.easygomme.it/public/artic...lli_P700_Z.jpg

The original PZero is still made in a 225/45-17

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....R70A&tab=Sizes

mav1178 · 12-04-2014, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g0ast

This. What these trolls still don't realize is my Falkens suck in the rain, I never should have gotten them. If I'm considering summer tires, I kinda want some that have a bit better look as well as perform better.

Again: looks will not determine how good or bad the tire is.

Considering you had a tire that was meant for a luxury car/touring car market, it's no surprise that the PT722 would suck.

http://www.falkentire.com/tires/car-...s-pt722/s-tire

-alex

RobertPaulson · 12-04-2014, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g0ast

This. What these trolls still don't realize is my Falkens suck in the rain, I never should have gotten them. If I'm considering summer tires, I kinda want some that have a bit better look as well as perform better.

you never included that information in your OP, you were only looking for looks, sounds like you need performance.

get the super sports.

you're welcome

EAGLE5 · 12-06-2014, 10:55 AM

You guys all laugh at the OP. Meanwhile, many of you get custom exhausts to sound good, bigger wheels to look good, and a variety of mods to feel good. No difference. 99% of you would be better off going faster with driver mods on a stock car. Tire companies spend plenty of attention on how tires look people tire looks are a big part of what makes people buy.

ft86me · 12-06-2014, 11:01 AM

I run Hankook RS-3 all year long and they do have gay little flames on the tread but no fucks given. amazing rubber

g0ast · 12-06-2014, 10:49 PM

Pilot Super Sports are what I'm getting. Saw them on a GTR and they looked goooooood.

Plus they're really good tires from what I hear.

Now thread dead lol.

EAGLE5 · 12-06-2014, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ft86me

I run Hankook RS-3 all year long and they do have gay little flames on the tread but no fucks given. amazing rubber

So is that what attracted you to them?

ft86me · 12-06-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

So is that what attracted you to them?

Absolutely. All about gay flames !!

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914_WHITE_FRS · 12-06-2014, 10:56 PM

Michelin Super Sports better than pirelli

Draco-REX · 12-07-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

ugly tread, amazing tire

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vracer111

Actually, that is a very beautiful tread pattern...

This is the big reason why this thread is kind of all over the map. It's a purely subjective question being asked.

A great summer tire with a simpler sidewall and classic style tread would be Continental ExtremeContact DW.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...remeContact+DW

The Direzza ZII is a fantastically grippy tire, if a bit louder than the ECDW above. It has a tame sidewall but a very aggressive tread design without lots of sipes.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...+ZII+Star+Spec

fstlane · 12-07-2014, 10:41 AM

Sexy.

n8dog11914 · 12-07-2014, 10:21 PM

OP, you have to also ask yourself specifically which segment you would like to cater to when purchasing your new tires. Tires that have been suggested such as the Hankook RS3s and Dunlop Z2s are 'extreme performance summer' tires which for most people should not be daily driven. They can its just not 'optimal'. In contrast, the Continental DWs or Michelin PSS are max performance summer tires which can be easily driven year round depending upon your region.

12-06-2014, 10:49 PM	#34
g0ast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: GBS Subaru BRZ Limited A/T Location: Arizona Posts: 140 Thanks: 15 Thanked 35 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Pilot Super Sports are what I'm getting. Saw them on a GTR and they looked goooooood. Plus they're really good tires from what I hear. Now thread dead lol. __________________ My GBS BRZ Limited: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34772

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