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Old 03-20-2023, 10:30 AM   #1
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A052 vs RE71RS vs Conti Force

My A052’s, which I love, are nearly done. One spring lapping day left on them.
I’m considering going with the RE71RS next (highly regarded and cheaper) but am also tempted by the Conti’s longer life.
No time trail or auto cross for me. Just street and monthly lapping days at tracks 100 and 150 miles from home so wet traction is a consideration (sorry RT660).
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Conti is designed to last longer, re71rs closer to a052, sounds like the conti fits your situation better.

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I'm on R-S4s, and if the Bridgestone's didn't have such a strict requirement for when they get cold, I'd be trying them instead. Might have to get some OE Primacies on my OE wheels for the intermediate seasons between snow and summer tires.
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I'm in the same boat, fellow Canuck, and have been Googling tires all winter.


I have been very curious about the Continental ECF, as that heat tolerance is what I'm after. I'm not trying to set records. The turnoff has been the price and availability. They are not available from Canadian dealers and, talking directly to Conti, they have no plans to explore our market. Tire Rack would be an option, which then adds customs fees and costlier shipping.


I am probably going with the Maxxis Victra VR-1. I enjoyed their original S1 compound, despite the set I got being over two years old, and have heard good things about the updated S2 compound. The only slight downside, after talking directly to Maxxis Canada, was that they don't have any plans to produce any this year due to still having inventory. The production date of the tires they have in their warehouse is April 2022.


All that said, I am all ears to other suggestions. If anyone has any better ideas, please share!


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This damn thread sent me down a rabbit hole. I am now seriously considering Kumho V730. Damn. I thought I had this figured out. Time for even more damn Googling.

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The Conti isn't even in the same realm for performance, but will last the longest.

The RE71RS will have the best overall feedback.

A052 will be the most forgiving.
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I'm in the same boat, fellow Canuck, and have been Googling tires all winter.


I have been very curious about the Continental ECF, as that heat tolerance is what I'm after. I'm not trying to set records. The turnoff has been the price and availability. They are not available from Canadian dealers and, talking directly to Conti, they have no plans to explore our market. Tire Rack would be an option, which then adds customs fees and costlier shipping.


I am probably going with the Maxxis Victra VR-1. I enjoyed their original S1 compound, despite the set I got being over two years old, and have heard good things about the updated S2 compound. The only slight downside, after talking directly to Maxxis Canada, was that they don't have any plans to produce any this year due to still having inventory. The production date of the tires they have in their warehouse is April 2022.


All that said, I am all ears to other suggestions. If anyone has any better ideas, please share!


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This damn thread sent me down a rabbit hole. I am now seriously considering Kumho V730. Damn. I thought I had this figured out. Time for even more damn Googling.
11 months? I wouldn't sweat it. Their warehouse is fully climate (temp and humidity) controlled; it's not a random warehouse.
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I'm in the same boat, fellow Canuck, and have been Googling tires all winter.


I have been very curious about the Continental ECF, as that heat tolerance is what I'm after. I'm not trying to set records. The turnoff has been the price and availability. They are not available from Canadian dealers and, talking directly to Conti, they have no plans to explore our market. Tire Rack would be an option, which then adds customs fees and costlier shipping.


I am probably going with the Maxxis Victra VR-1. I enjoyed their original S1 compound, despite the set I got being over two years old, and have heard good things about the updated S2 compound. The only slight downside, after talking directly to Maxxis Canada, was that they don't have any plans to produce any this year due to still having inventory. The production date of the tires they have in their warehouse is April 2022.


All that said, I am all ears to other suggestions. If anyone has any better ideas, please share!


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This damn thread sent me down a rabbit hole. I am now seriously considering Kumho V730. Damn. I thought I had this figured out. Time for even more damn Googling.
Don’t be afraid to buy from Tire Rack. I bought my A052’s there when none were here in Canada. I use Cross Border Pickups. TR ships free to Niagara Falls NY and CBP clears customs and either brings them to Mississauga or ships to you.
With exchange and duty the cost was no more than Canadian (extortion) pricing.
Note: I now live in Chatham so only 50 minutes to Detroit and numerous Discount Tire locations. 👍🏻
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Not sure if the v730's are good in wet? I really liked them on the single track day I used them. Liked them better than the 660's. Have not yet tried RE71Rs. They are closer to A052's in the sense they have 2-3 laps before they fall off a bit till cooled down(based on convo's I have had with others) If you want a lapping tire and don't care about max lap times I would look at RS4's or v730's.
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Not sure if the v730's are good in wet? I really liked them on the single track day I used them. Liked them better than the 660's. Have not yet tried RE71Rs. They are closer to A052's in the sense they have 2-3 laps before they fall off a bit till cooled down(based on convo's I have had with others) If you want a lapping tire and don't care about max lap times I would look at RS4's or v730's.
While both being cheaper neither are particularly good in the rain.
With my long commutes to the two closest tracks I’m leaning toward the three title models. I switch my tires and pads over at home, not track-side. That said my Buddy (ND Miata) has managed RS-4’s (now on second set) as his road and track tire. That said he shyed away from the wet track opting to ride along with me on brand new A052’s, which were amazing.
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While both being cheaper neither are particularly good in the rain.
With my long commutes to the two closest tracks I’m leaning toward the three title models. I switch my tires and pads over at home, not track-side. That said my Buddy (ND Miata) has managed RS-4’s (now on second set) as his road and track tire. That said he shyed away from the wet track opting to ride along with me on brand new A052’s, which were amazing.
If its based on those the RS4 is best all around tire. You have your answer.
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I'd toss out another option like the Conti ECS if you're not going for all out lap times.

I know Continental came out with the Force 200TW more endurance tire recently, but this almost conflicts with the ECS's role. The ECS is more of a street tire for the average person, but puts down great wet times and isn't too far behind a lot of the top tier 200TWs for autocross (as an example). With the Force being about the same behind in pace, I don't know why anyone would go with the Force.

My vote is the ECS.
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I'd toss out another option like the Conti ECS if you're not going for all out lap times.

I know Continental came out with the Force 200TW more endurance tire recently, but this almost conflicts with the ECS's role. The ECS is more of a street tire for the average person, but puts down great wet times and isn't too far behind a lot of the top tier 200TWs for autocross (as an example). With the Force being about the same behind in pace, I don't know why anyone would go with the Force.

My vote is the ECS.
I do use the ECS on my OEM 7.5” wheels for street. Great rubber. Not sure I could step back traction wise on track from 245 A052’s. I did track the ECS at early track days prior to adding the S/C.
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I'd toss out another option like the Conti ECS if you're not going for all out lap times.

I know Continental came out with the Force 200TW more endurance tire recently, but this almost conflicts with the ECS's role. The ECS is more of a street tire for the average person, but puts down great wet times and isn't too far behind a lot of the top tier 200TWs for autocross (as an example). With the Force being about the same behind in pace, I don't know why anyone would go with the Force.

My vote is the ECS.

The ECForce will hold up to heat much better. The ECS is essentially a street tire that can handle some tracking, and the ECForce is a track tire that can handle some street driving. The Force will also be faster, by how much, I haven't seen any definitive tests comparing them to the ECS, but they're a little faster than the RS4 in GRMs testing. I've been running with them on the Miata for the last year, and am totally happy with them.
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I've been in the same boat, my RS4 are finally cooked after 3 cross continent journeys and a dozen lapping days.

Since it's not a daily any longer and I have a set of "all (3)" seasons on separate wheels, been eying the v730 for the dedicated track set up. I've found local tire shop prices are terrible this year compared to the online warehouses :/

I'm passing through the states in about 2 months and heavily considering picking up a set and driving them across, their prices are making me quite jealous.
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