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Hankook R-S3: What's the next best Thing?

Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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They're only like 200 something a tire. Its not like we drive corvettes.
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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S drives are one of the most well rounded tires ive owned. They're quiet, lasted a while, and the grip was damn decent. Nothing compared to race rubber but quite good considering their life.

I need to get some daily tires for the mustang (these factory all seasons are driving me crazy), I'm thinking of trying the s drives again. Too bad they're like 180 a pop...
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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I run 205/50/15 kumho xs's on 15 by 8 konig wideopen's 20 mm backspace.fit is good and looks great. 1990 with rolled and stretched fenders. May have room for nines. .

Going to try my buddies 15 by 9 6ul's with 225/45/15' r1r's to see if they fit. I have difusers on the rocker panels.

Currently this set up looks amazing and has alot of extra clearence.

Good grip but likes heat in tire to really hook up. Not rated as very easy to drive in heavy rain. Got only 1000 miles on this set up so far. I'm a rim *****. Lots of wierd rims some rare.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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I like the Yoke AD08's
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Soviet, chime in and tell us how the StarSpecs are doing @400whp
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Whatever happened to that 245/40 maxxis tire suppose to come out?
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Word from my driving god friend is the RS3s are superior to the Stars.
Old Nov 6, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
Word from my driving god friend is the RS3s are superior to the Stars.
HAving raced jeffs car I can tell you only my r-comps have been better
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
Word from my driving god friend is the RS3s are superior to the Stars.
100% true but the Kumho XS is still better and cheaper.
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
Soviet, chime in and tell us how the StarSpecs are doing @400whp
They don't hold 4th gear but I haven't died either yet.
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
Word from my driving god friend is the RS3s are superior to the Stars.
RS3 wear out a whole lot quicker. 200 vs 140 threadwear is a big difference.
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
Word from my driving god friend is the RS3s are superior to the Stars.
Agreed. I've had both and RS3 better
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