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KDW vs. PS2 vs. NERO vs. PE2

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Old 05-12-2008, 08:41 AM
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KDW vs. PS2 vs. NERO vs. PE2

Time to buy tires - TODAY! Got 44k, 2 track days, 3 autox's out of the stock GY runflats, they're spent

My choices are between:

BFG g-force KDW 2 in 205/45/17
BFG g-force Sport in 215/45, 215/40, or 205/45
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 in 205/45
Yokohama Parada Spec-2 in 215/40 or 205/45
Pirelli P-zero Nero in 215/45 or 215/40

Aggressive driver, at least 2-3 track days this summer, a few autox's, I always listen to music so really don't care about the noise, I'm driving on toasted RF's so comfort is subjective Dry/wet grip, decent wear (more than 10k with the track days if possible)

THANKS!

EDIT: Just ordered a set of Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs in 215/45/17's - had a slipped belt in my RF so I had to bite the bullet. Got them for $92 ea - dropped off at my dealership Here's hoping I did the right thing...
 

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Old 05-12-2008, 08:49 AM
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I have 205x45 16' PE 2's mounted on ssr's. These really work for me. Quiet, good handling and run smoother then the Dunlop RF's.
 
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Old 05-12-2008, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by miminut
I have 205x45 16' PE 2's mounted on ssr's. These really work for me. Quiet, good handling and run smoother then the Dunlop RF's.
Do you really mean 205/45-16? That's pretty small -- 1.3" less than stock O.D. Or is it 205/45-17"?

I have PE2 205/45-17 and I wouldn't call them quiet. The All season version of Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S in 205/55-16 (on my other wheels) make less noise, but the PE2 have better grip.

I have no experience with the other tires you mention.
 
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