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chet
03-31-2003, 09:02 AM
I have been semi interested in these tires due to the price. I am going back for more Auto-x in a couple weeks, and wanted something to help "get me by" until I can afford another set of wheels and tires for the track and strip. These are like $204 to your door. Has anyone used Nankang before? Am I going to kill myself, are they okay for now until I can upgrade? Opinions please


http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.aspx?id=9437

40HR17 Nankang NS-1
chunky
03-31-2003, 12:41 PM
a friend of mine has had a HORRIBLE experience with nankang tires.

they go out of round very easily, and are noisy, rough, and not that grippy.

for an econotire, look at kumho or falken.
Burgh
03-31-2003, 12:51 PM
Azenis run about $60 each for the stock rim size and nothing really touches them in terms of performance in a street tire (not talking about R). I'd go with those, especially if you're talking autocross. I don't know what class you're running in, but STS is pretty much dominated by Azenis.
chet
03-31-2003, 02:19 PM
Thanks for the feedback. I did run STS and most of the experienced guys were running Azenis. I figured they were a bit more expensive than that. Actually the size I will need is going be a little more expensive since they will be a bit bigger. Still, thanks guys.
Cone Killer
03-31-2003, 05:47 PM
They may be cheap, but they are also listed as 340 tread wear (lame).
chet
03-31-2003, 05:56 PM
I have decided to just wait a little while before I buy a set Maybe I can save up for the week of the next event I am going to. I will hopefully save enough to get Toyos or Falkens
Cone Killer
03-31-2003, 07:47 PM
You will regret not getting the Azenis.

try http://splittingimagez.com/

or here http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm
chet
03-31-2003, 08:12 PM
Originally posted by Cone Killer
[B]You will regret not getting the Azenis.

I like when people give me the simple truth!! I will plan on Azenis then when I can. Thanks Killer. It seemed like the smartest choice considering what I saw at the first event. But I was hoping to stay with Toyos--the guys at Tire Barn are pretty cool and gave me a little bit of a deal on my FZ4's. I will check out the websites though.
Jpax
03-31-2003, 09:27 PM
I would rather ride on Daytons then thoses POS.