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Old 08-04-2003, 05:04 AM
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how do you find the current stock tires in terms of handling? can it still be used decently on autoX events or should it be replaced if I want to stay competitive? I'm thinking of getting a set of Falken Azenis Sports or Kumho Ecsta MX.
Old 08-04-2003, 10:27 AM
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I've run 5 autocrosses so far w/ the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE040 18" tires and I've seen and spoken at length to 2 other guys that have been running their Z's and we've all come to a unanimous conclusion:

"The RE040's really BLOW!!!"

I think a lot of guys on this forum will say the same thing. The tires are definatley the weakest link in this car as far as performance.
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Definitely go with Azenis or maybe even Kumho Ecsta's if you can afford a second set of wheels.

Azenis would be much much better and you'll still get some good miles out of them.

I've got 3 performance 18" wheels I'll sell you for $350 shipped, you'd only need a 4th. I'd recommend going 265/35's all around, this will help cure some of the understeer.
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