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NOS2Go4Me,Dec 8 2007, 06:48 PM Wrote:As for the RX-8... Potenza RE960s for the rears feel good so far. I've got some RE040s in the front and I'm really wondering just how good they are. Time will tell :)
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RE960 don't even register a blip in terms of tires that ppl would consider taking to a lapping school or autoX... RE040 is a solid OE tire but it is almost always swapped for another set when they wear out

i hate to say it but anything will feel good compared to the Pirelli P6s that seem to be a favorite tire for you

it really seems like you don't have much experience with good snow tires in the winter and fast tires in the summer..... i highly recommend that before your next tire purchase you get a ride with someone who has the same vehicles as you, except 'better' tires..

(i define better as a full snow tire with the snowflake symbol in the winter, and a tire that would be competitive in a street tire autoX class for summer)

here's an article you might find helpful for summer tires

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/images/sa...15_tiretest.pdf

of the tires mentioned in that article i've personally used the azenis RT215 for autoX and Kumho MX for autoX and lapping school use.

i think the MX is a solid tire, since its not as heat sensitive as the azenis (makes it better for lapping school.. the azenis are more of an autoX tire) and its cheap.. you should look into those when the RE040 wear out.