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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Hey Luke how about an 07 best list???

I keep going back between the kdw's, ps2's and the goodyears. Please post a new list I'm sure everyone would appreciate it. I would at least Like to know where the kdw's fit in. Thanks Sean. I would guess 1. ps2 2. kdw 3. goodyear f1???? Thanks Sean
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depends on the weather
good idea ... it will be posted by tomorrow .... actually I didn't think any paid attention to that list any longer
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I think it's worthwhile. It beats having to compare them youself!

Also maybe you can help me with my selection. I have a c55 with the very terrible conti contisport 2's. I cannot launch at all without them just lighting up and as a result I have premature wear and huge clouds of smoke. Would running the ps2's as a stickier dry traction tire reduce this enough that it would offset the fact that it will wear faster since it is a softer compound v. say the goodyears or the kdw's????

Also do you know which 265's X 19 tires will clear the c55 rear without having to roll the fenders??? It would be cool to make a list for everyone as it seems to be a sore subject when they find out the hard way!

Thanks man! Sean
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Hey Luke thanks for posting! It seems that the best tires for 255/35/18 are the Pirelli zeros but is there a comparison chart with the numbers e.g. 9.X for dry handling spec??? Thanks Sean
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Also is there a typo??? The Khumos rate very low in relation to where they're placed in the list at 8.8 dry traction is that a typo? thanks Sean
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Hey luke do you have any of the "specs" info on the new pirelli p zero's that seem the way to go as all of the other tires in the category are the improper size??? thanks Sean
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depends on the weather
we have not tested the new P-Zero yet but, I know that Pirelli is looking to make a big move on the performance arena with that tire so, it's probably pretty good ... how good I'm not 100% sure yet as I have only driven them on the street once and not for very long.
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OK. I am trying to figure out whether they're better than the ps2. It would appear that they are since they're in the higher performance category
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