New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 - Page 2

import111 · 02-24-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by therealkaisersoze

Anyone have any thoughts on comparing the Dunlops to the new Toyo proxes R1Rs. The Toyos seem like they would be a good autocross tire as well.

The R1R's are an auto-x tire, not a track tire from what I have been told. The R1R's will over heat and get greasy on a road course.

The Dunlop Z1's are a road course tire that will take the heat very well.

This is all what I have been told and have read. I have no 1st hand experience with either tire.

ploney · 02-24-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by import111

The R1R's are an auto-x tire, not a track tire from what I have been told. The R1R's will over heat and get greasy on a road course.

The Dunlop Z1's are a road course tire that will take the heat very well.

This is all what I have been told and have read. I have no 1st hand experience with either tire.

I have first hand experience with the Z1's auto-xing. See my other threads.

The RE01R's handle the track just fine based on a well seasoned track guy I know in Utah. He drove em to the track, set pressures, raced, no greasy tire complaints, rester pressures,, drove home. All at Miller Motorsports park, driving a 16G Forester witha a swapped STI drivetrain and Coilovers.

RE01R's were also used and won SCCA Solo championships in Topeka last year.

ACHAHockey · 02-24-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ogintheback

Tirerack has these on back order for 245/40/17. Anybody know if there is somewhat of a standard amount of time for Tirerack to receive shipments? Anybody know of a good place to get them other than Tirerack? I really want to be loyal (as I have purchased from TR two times in the past), but my tires are shot.

Sears. I found them to be a little cheaper than TR, and have the option of pick-up as well.

turboranger · 02-24-2008, 09:18 AM

dear gawd, sears ftw lol. these tires look good!! im thinking 245's would be a great size for stockers (bbs)

stretch · 02-25-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ACHAHockey

Sears. I found them to be a little cheaper than TR, and have the option of pick-up as well.

Is that a special order item? I don't see the Z1's on Sears' web site.

ogintheback · 02-25-2008, 06:03 PM

Me either, I saw 101's.

ogintheback · 02-28-2008, 05:34 PM

I spoke with someone at tirerack today who said that he anticipates the Z1's will be in sometime this spring.....something about them being summer tires and the manufacturer retooling for them. I guess I'll have to go to plan b.....re070's, re01r's, or rt615's.....I had it all worked out, but now I just don't know.

***snorky*** · 02-28-2008, 06:22 PM

discount tire direct has them listed as on order also.

Shomen · 03-09-2008, 08:41 PM

I just got a set in 1 day from a local tire guy. Price was $145/tire. Says he can get them easily. Will even ship. If you live in NorCal try this guy. Ask for Damien and tell him Jeff told you.

Trust Auto
(650) 589-9991

STI-LOS · 03-10-2008, 11:37 AM

My buddy owns a shop and he just tried to get them for me.. Its a no go.. Dunlop told him manufacture dates are in mid May and the soonest he will see them is June.... WTF ... I am pissed.. Nobody has them , and dont listen to Tirerack or Discount Tires they told me 4 weeks yeah ok.. What to do.... I need meats ASAP

***snorky*** · 03-10-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by STI-LOS

My buddy owns a shop and he just tried to get them for me.. Its a no go.. Dunlop told him manufacture dates are in mid May and the soonest he will see them is June.... WTF ... I am pissed.. Nobody has them , and dont listen to Tirerack or Discount Tires they told me 4 weeks yeah ok.. What to do.... I need meats ASAP

buy RE-01Rs?

IlliniSTi · 03-10-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ploney

RE01R's were also used and won SCCA Solo championships in Topeka last year.

But the RE-01R's that won at nationals were on lighter STS and STS2 cars. STX and STU were both won on Yoks, although the 01R's were close behind.

STI-LOS · 03-10-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by snorky

buy RE-01Rs?

Yeah RE01 is a great tire.. But it was between the RT-615 / RS-2 Z212 / and the Z1.. I really wanted to give the Z1 a shot, but I went with the Hankook's Rs-2 I needed tires cant wait till JUNE....

***snorky*** · 03-10-2008, 01:50 PM

i've heard good things about the RS-2s first hand from knowledgeable autoxers

ogintheback · 03-10-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by snorky

buy RE-01Rs?

Just ordered a set.....couldn't wait for Z1.

02-24-2008, 09:18 AM	#19
turboranger Professional STI Racer Car: silver 05 rex STi Fav Mod: T3/T4 turbo for my ranger Location: Detroit, MI. or Royal Oak Posts: 815 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 dear gawd, sears ftw lol. these tires look good!! im thinking 245's would be a great size for stockers (bbs)

02-25-2008, 06:03 PM	#21
ogintheback Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Twin Graco's Location: Stuck behind a buick. Posts: 179 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Me either, I saw 101's.

02-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#22
ogintheback Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Twin Graco's Location: Stuck behind a buick. Posts: 179 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 I spoke with someone at tirerack today who said that he anticipates the Z1's will be in sometime this spring.....something about them being summer tires and the manufacturer retooling for them. I guess I'll have to go to plan b.....re070's, re01r's, or rt615's.....I had it all worked out, but now I just don't know.

02-28-2008, 06:22 PM	#23
*snorky* If in doubt, flat out Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,773 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (23)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 discount tire direct has them listed as on order also.

03-09-2008, 08:41 PM	#24
Shomen Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: Norcal Posts: 39 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 I just got a set in 1 day from a local tire guy. Price was $145/tire. Says he can get them easily. Will even ship. If you live in NorCal try this guy. Ask for Damien and tell him Jeff told you. Trust Auto (650) 589-9991

03-10-2008, 11:37 AM	#25
STI-LOS Silver Member Car: 06 STI / STG 4 Fav Mod: DOM 3.0R + METH!!!! Location: Vernon, NJ Posts: 1,194 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 My buddy owns a shop and he just tried to get them for me.. Its a no go.. Dunlop told him manufacture dates are in mid May and the soonest he will see them is June.... WTF ... I am pissed.. Nobody has them , and dont listen to Tirerack or Discount Tires they told me 4 weeks yeah ok.. What to do.... I need meats ASAP

03-10-2008, 01:50 PM	#29
*snorky* If in doubt, flat out Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,773 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (23)	Re: New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 i've heard good things about the RS-2s first hand from knowledgeable autoxers