Best tires for aggressive street driving?

[Fendamonky]

My only concern with going more "race" specific is that I'm not 100% on their optimum heat range as far as performance goes.

Granted, I'd love to go to the track (I've been holding off until my car is "ready" in my opinion) but the majority of my time is spent on the streets and back country roads.

I'd rather have something that is going to grip better at a lower temperature, than something which is going to need to be heated up and taken to the brink in order to really shine.

You know what I mean?

Also, I figure if/when I *do* get hardcore into tracking the car than I'll probably just have the track specific tires mounted to my second set of rims.


Mike - Thanks for the heads up, I'm running the Advan's right now. They are about 3-4 years old by now They are good tires, but I was able to break them loose at speed pretty easily with only 340-350whp, I'd really like something that may grip better than them for when I go up to the 18-22psi range.

Originally Posted by Redshft

Anyway, we've got Star Specs on the MazdaSpeed Protege. Phenomenal dry grip, seem to have good characteristics at the limit with predictable breakaway, enough wet traction that you won't die, but not ideal commuter tires for big miles in all weather.

How much power are you putting down on the MS Progege, if I may ask? Have you ever noticed any issues with grip changing depending on how long/hard you drive (assuming road condition stays the same)?