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Jan 17, 2013 | 12:58 PM

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odb812

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does anyone have any experience with conti DW's at my power level (~230 ft-lbs torque)?

For street driving they're fine. I have them on my 944 that puts down 354 ft-lbs and has extremely abrupt power delivery and they are fine when they're warm. They don't take as long to warm up as extreme performance summer tires either and last much longer.

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I've decided to roll the dice on the Dunlop ZII's. They should be here by tomorrow and i hope to have them installed on Friday. If all goes according to plan, I should have about 150 miles on them by Monday and can post a mostly useless pre break-in cold weather review!

My bad, looks like you've already decided.

Jan 18, 2013 | 04:08 PM

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can't figure out how to post pics, but I just had the Z II's mounted. I can say that I certainly got the traction that I was looking for. I have full traction in 2nd gear in 30 degree temps after only 5 miles of break-in. Pretty good, i would say. We'll see how they handle the rain...

Jan 19, 2013 | 09:03 AM

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sdosmil77

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i just installed some new rear 255 bfg sport comp 2 and so far i really like them. anyone else have these?

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:13 PM

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Im Supercharged as well. I run the Nitto Invo 225/245 on AP2V1. So far Im very happy with these. My car doesnt see the track but backroads and spirited driving as well as the dairly cruise to work. These ride really nice and are quiet. They also have good traction when heated up. I was going to go with the NT05 but I thought they might wear too fast. I am considering giving them a try though. I would recommend the INVO though. Especially if you daily your car and drive in rain (which I dont) but have driven on wet roads with confidence wit these.

These also have a very unique looking tread design and people love to look at them ; )

Jan 22, 2013 | 02:02 AM

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The advan ad08's are my vote. Been daily driving on them for a couple months and absolutely love them

Jan 25, 2013 | 06:14 AM

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More daily driver info after 92 miles of break-in. Went to work today with no issues. Temp was 20 degrees and distance was 2 miles. It just snowed yesterday so the parking lot had a little slush to navigate. The roads were bone dry. Obviously I wouldn't recommend long distances, but they were fine for short travel.

Jan 25, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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ConanO'Brien

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I also say go with the PSSs. Currently have them on my car and love them. Like noted, you will have to go with a 245 for the rear with them.

Feb 11, 2013 | 06:42 PM

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leo520

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toyo T1R fits all ur need, it's awesome on rain and it handle my 400 whps sc ap2.
but comapare to the nt-05 in the same size i had, they NT 05 doees better on dry, but more road noisy compare to Toyo T1R.