Got my Direzza star specs

[ZIGZAG]

Can't wait to mount them and run em in. Went 245-45-17's .

[em1toevo]

Those are some great tires. I read up on them after I heard about them. Post an opinion on them after you've had time to test them out.

[Burklow]

Those are some great tires. I read up on them after I heard about them. Post an opinion on them after you've had time to test them out.

+1

245 is the way to go! Except I went with 245/40/17 on my Toyo Proxes 4s. Slightly smaller diameter than stock.

[em1toevo]

How do you like them, Burklow?

[Burklow]

How do you like them, Burklow?

Bit of road noise, but grippy so far. I can do the same roads I used to do with my old setup a bit quicker and more stable/predictable. My old setup was TSW 18x8 wheels with Pirelli PZero Nero 225/40/18. I weighed the wheels after I got them off...10 lbs more than stock, each. :eek: So now I dropped about 40 lbs of unsprung weight, I should be a little quicker. :D

[Dangeruss]

I hated the Toyo Proxies 4 tires. Gforce Sport are in the same price range and are so much better.

[Burklow]

I hated the Toyo Proxies 4 tires. Gforce Sport are in the same price range and are so much better.

Yeah, I won't buy these again, but they are an improvement from what I had.

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

I still recommend a high grip tire like the RE01R or the Direzza Z1

[Burklow]

I still recommend a high grip tire like the RE01R or the Direzza Z1

I'll check out either set of those when I replace my current ones. I liked the Pirellis and they had excellent life, but I want something more aggressive. The Proxes are fine for now. :cool:

[ZIGZAG]

Hey. how are the proxes. Haven't really seen anybody wearing them . They're pretty popular with the Caribbean Evo crew.

+1

245 is the way to go! Except I went with 245/40/17 on my Toyo Proxes 4s. Slightly smaller diameter than stock.

[ZIGZAG]

No doubt! The Yoko's were just too expensive for a marginal edge in dry road grip.

I still recommend a high grip tire like the RE01R or the Direzza Z1

[TripperFx3]

Hey. how are the proxes. Haven't really seen anybody wearing them . They're pretty popular with the Caribbean Evo crew.

Despite what these guys are saying I've had great experience with the Proxes 4's. I had them on my old 240sx and with the turbo engine and measley 215/45-17 size wasn't able to break traction as easily as I was when I had huge 255/50-16's on them. I also have them on my Evo currently. Handle much better than my old Kumho ASX's, but don't seem to be as good in the snow as the ASX's, but ya'll really won't have to deal with that.

If I had another set of wheels (one for summer and one for winter) I'd go with the Z1 Star Specs as they seem to be much cheaper than the RE01-R's and than some Blizzaks for the winter.

[ZIGZAG]

So far the ride quality is excellent but still running em in and haven't pushed them too hard yet.

[Burklow]

So far the ride quality is excellent but still running em in and haven't pushed them too hard yet.

They are fine tires. I've been riding mine very hard and have yet to see any abnormal wear. Just wear them in very softly for 500-1000 or so miles and you're good to go. I think the secret to long thread life with tires on an Evo is wearing them in properly and frequent rotations. These tires aren't terribly expensive either and that's a plus! :)

[ZIGZAG]

What kind of psi have U been running front and rear?


They are fine tires. I've been riding mine very hard and have yet to see any abnormal wear. Just wear them in very softly for 500-1000 or so miles and you're good to go. I think the secret to long thread life with tires on an Evo is wearing them in properly and frequent rotations. These tires aren't terribly expensive either and that's a plus! :)

[welery]

The Star Specs are the new hot tire now. I've seen some awesome lap times with those. Enjoy them!

[ZIGZAG]

Started pushing them a bit...seemed to see a cop around every couple corners this am in SMyrna...what did ED do now Hmmmmm???
Anyway, loved the grip and ride comfort. No road noise and running 38 psi fr and 36 psi rear. Can't wait to upgrade the brake pads and steel braided lines to really have some fun.

[TripperFx3]

Started pushing them a bit...seemed to see a cop around every couple corners this am in SMyrna...what did ED do now Hmmmmm???
Anyway, loved the grip and ride comfort. No road noise and running 38 psi fr and 36 psi rear. Can't wait to upgrade the brake pads and steel braided lines to really have some fun.
Glad you like them! Isn't that tire pressure a little high though? I still run the factory settings no matter what tire I'm running.

[ZIGZAG]

Not really for the larger tire and it seems to have better feedback and turn-in feels positive/more predictable no understeer. Even with the higher pressure it's still way more comfortable a ride than my OEM Yoko's.


Glad you like them! Isn't that tire pressure a little high though? I still run the factory settings no matter what tire I'm running.

[TripperFx3]

Not really for the larger tire and it seems to have better feedback and turn-in feels positive/more predictable no understeer. Even with the higher pressure it's still way more comfortable a ride than my OEM Yoko's.
Nice. I went from ZRi's to Kumho ASX's to my Proxes 4's and so far the 4's take the cake. As soon as I can get another set of wheels I'll be getting these tires.

[welery]

No road noise and running 38 psi fr and 36 psi rear.


damn... This really high psi. Is that normal?

[ZIGZAG]

Depends on what kind of ride you want or what purpose...auto-x , street, track etc. Still toying with the pressures. They were originally 34psi all round when they mounted them and the ride was really cushy ;). It might just be my perception but they feel nice now. May drop them down to 36psi up front and 34 rear and see what happens.

[_Chris_]

I need these tires for the X. Wheres the cheapest place you can get them?

[Hikaru]

I believe discount tire has free shipping...and are the same price as tire rack...

[Hikaru]

Luv my Z1's BTW...

[Chemwarrior]

I need these tires for the X. Wheres the cheapest place you can get them?

Get in contact with Neal at Tirerack on evom and see if he can give you a good deal.

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

great tire, highly recommended ;)

[_Chris_]

Thanks for the input

[Chemwarrior]

What size are you looking for?

[_Chris_]

what Size Are You Looking For?

245/40r18

[ryanowarrior]

245/40r18

sell ya my stock tires in that size lol. but those tires they talkin about are good to me so far they be what i run now

[_Chris_]

sell ya my stock tires in that size lol. but those tires they talkin about are good to me so far they be what i run now

Im pretty set on getting the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs.

[Chemwarrior]

Have you determined where you are going to buy them from?

[_Chris_]

Have you determined where you are going to buy them from?

not yet. Got anymore input?

[ryanowarrior]

i know man i was just playin around, thats why i gots them lol.. by the way i got mine from Ryan on here

[Hikaru]

Chris, you should consider getting 255/35 18. It's closer to the stock overall diameter. A 245/40 is a touch taller than stock diameter........you may have rubbing issues.

[_Chris_]

Chris, you should consider getting 255/35 18. It's closer to the stock overall diameter. A 245/40 is a touch taller than stock diameter........you may have rubbing issues.


245/40 is the stock size

[Hikaru]

Ohhhhh. Didn't realize you had a X....under "ride" your profile just says evo....

[ryanowarrior]

he still could do a 255/35/18 if he wanted wider, but dunno if stock wheels would handle that?? how wide are stockers??

[TouringBubble]

I think 8.5" ... the 255's would fit.

[_Chris_]

Im pretty set on getting the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs.245/40 18


I was quoted 845 shipped. Is that a good deal?

[Hikaru]

that's a killer deal! where did you find them!?

[mouse]

I enjoy mine. Some road noise but exhaust gets rid of that. I liked them at the auto X but I believe I had my pressures a little too high so its hard to tell. Keep an eye on your fronts, they will start to cup on the inside. Try to rotate them as much as possible if you are looking for long tire life. I have 6K on mine and 1 auto X.

[_Chris_]

best deal thus far...
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/dunlop/product/byName.do?tmn=Direzza+Z1+Star+Spec&typ=Passenger%2FPerformance

[Hikaru]

prices for 4 255/35 18 are still over a 1G. Now I don't feel so bad...free shipping is awesome.

[TripperFx3]

I've always thought Tirerack was cheaper than Discount tire, but is that discount's price mounted and balanced?

[TripperFx3]

Just did a quote for 765 shipped from tirerack and that included the incredibly high 7.75% NV tax (255/40 17s at 167 a tire). I may be able to get shipping taken off though since tireracks distribution center is here in Reno which would save me 41 bucks. If discount's price includes mounting and balancing that would be the better price.

[smjkxsnoopy]

i have these on my car too....excellent tires.....kind of noisy but worth it

[mouse]

I love my tire rack hook up. I got factory sized star specs for under $600. I believe $540 to be exact. Shipped!

[TripperFx3]

Well shit! Hook us Evo brothers out!!!

[_Chris_]

Well shit! Hook us Evo brothers out!!!


+1 Hook us up

[_Chris_]

best deal thus far...
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/dunlop/product/byName.do?tmn=Direzza+Z1+Star+Spec&typ=Passenger%2FPerformance

$50 rebate too...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findPromotions.do?pgid=206

[_Chris_]

got mine too...


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