Direzza Z1 Star Specs
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From: Pawtucket, RI
Originally Posted by -Jordan-,Jan 2 2011, 12:11 AM
How are these tires on AP1 16" rims? Would you guys suggest upgrading to a 17" wheel to run these tires?
No need to "upgrade" to 17".
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From: USA
Originally Posted by s2kmiami69,Dec 31 2010, 12:14 AM
i have been running oem size (215/245) star specs (on ap2v1s) and i love them, but for my next set i definitely want to upgrade to 255s in the rear. im having a hard time deciding if i should keep the 215s up front, or move up to 225s. my car is stock height so im not concerned with rubbing, more worried about making the steering feel too heavy as well as sidewall flex up front.
has anyone put 225s in the front and wished they had kept the 215s?
has anyone put 225s in the front and wished they had kept the 215s?
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Originally Posted by ITR,Jan 17 2011, 03:35 PM
I need to replace the rears only on my AP2. Has anyone run Star Specs in rear but RE050 (until I can wear these out) in the front? Would this drastically upset the balance/handling of the car? This is not my preferred setup but I still have ~50% left on the fronts.
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I'm looking for a daily tire that I can take on the track more as an occasional thing than as my focus for the purchase. I like the Star Spec's, but the fact that I'm in Buffalo has me worried about driving them once winter, but it is still near freezing. The thought of a light dusting in April and them being completely useless was also something I was trying to take into account.
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I'm looking for a daily tire that I can take on the track more as an occasional thing than as my focus for the purchase. I like the Star Spec's, but the fact that I'm in Buffalo has me worried about driving them once winter, but it is still near freezing. The thought of a light dusting in April and them being completely useless was also something I was trying to take into account.
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From: Hooksett, New Hampshire
Anyone running 265 Star Specs in the rear? I am in the market for
new tires and if I can go to 265s in the rear without rub (1" drop on
Eibachs) I would like to do that. Would be put on AP2V1 wheels.
new tires and if I can go to 265s in the rear without rub (1" drop on
Eibachs) I would like to do that. Would be put on AP2V1 wheels.
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Originally Posted by AaronCompNetSys,Jan 18 2011, 08:56 AM
The Star Specs are not to be trifled with in below 40F degree weather. A local here just wrecked his S last week due to summer tires on a cold day, please don't make that mistake.
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From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by DevlynSyde,Jan 18 2011, 04:59 PM
I'm having a hard time finding tires that are capable of grip.. but also capable of such days. I hate to go with performance all seasons in order to get another month of driving, sacrificing the rest of the summer. Any recommendations on tires to look at that might not be on par with the Star Specs once it warms up, but still a tire worth having for the summer?
