Tires for my Abarth

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What tires should I run

Poll ended at Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:12 pm

Dunlop Direzza ZIII
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Falken Azenis RT615K+
0
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Something else
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Total votes: 1

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texanbrit
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Re: Tires for my Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Wed May 08, 2019 2:44 pm

Initial feedback on the Dunlops is very positive.

The first thing to notice is the road noise, these are much quieter that the RS-RR tires. It was nice not to have the "off-road" hum on the long drive out to Kerrville.

The Sisters runs proved the grip is very good, I never really found the limits of them. Under heavy braking especially they were predictable and confidence building. The weather wasn't especially hot (80s) but there was no greasy feeling like I had with the RS-RR the previous year.

Happy so far
2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

mr16valve
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Re: Tires for my Abarth

Post by mr16valve » Thu May 09, 2019 5:46 am

That's good to know. I will keep them on my short list.

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Rael Nema
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Re: Tires for my Abarth

Post by Rael Nema » Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:11 am

I tried like hell to get these tires for a price I could feel good about. They were on back order everywhere I went. One place claimed to have two sets available from a 3rd tier back-up vendor. All BS I'm sure but since I knew what I wanted it meant I was going to pay a premium. Over $1k out the door price. No, I went with the Indy 500s and new wheels for $1400.

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