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Old 04-01-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Looking for a good autocross tire

I recently autocrossed my car for the first time this past weekend and I have come to the realization that the tires on my car are absolute crap. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for tires that will serve me well on course and on the street. Any suggestions?
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That's a tall order. A good AC tire has to work well cold. That means a very soft compund and short tread blocks. For the street, that's a pretty bad combination.

But according to GRM, Azenis, Falkin, and Nitto are at the top of the pack.
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Thats exactly why I am having a hard time finding anything. I would love a set of Azenis but from what I can tell they aren't manufactured in the correct size. I'll check into some of the other brands. Thanks!
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