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I have them ony C5. They're actually not bad even when not up to temp. I just don't push them hard until I build some heat. On the street they're AOK as long as youre not stupid.
Pros: not bad even cold
Cons: push hard when cold
Vehicle:
Chevrolet
I really like the CRS. Handles a bit more heat than most of the super 200 tires, but sticks way better than the endurance 200’s. Not good in the rain though.
Pros: sticks way better
Cons: not good in rain
The nankangs are very good track tires. Many experienced professionals like misha charoudin swear by them.
Pros: very good track tires
Nankang FT-9 145/80R12LT.
They have been great tires for me for everything I've thrown at them so far.
Pros: great tires
I’ve actually been running NS-2Rs on my Miata for a few months now. For the price, they’re seriously hard to beat. Grip is great once they’re warmed up, and they’ve taken a decent beating at a couple of track days without falling apart. I was skeptical at first, but they’ve earned my respect.
Pros: great grip, durable
Cons: grip needs warm up
Vehicle:
Mazda
Part number: NS-2RS
Another vote for Ironmans. Used to run them on my foxbody until I wanted more grip
Pros: another vote
Cons: wanted more grip
Vehicle:
Ford
The crs were a bit pricey and didnt last long but they’re noticeable higher grip
Pros: noticeable higher grip
Cons: bit pricey, didnt last
I will say the nankangs also suffer more in the rain (could be temp related too, but feels like they don’t evacuate water as well)
Cons: suffer more in rain
I too just replaced half worn ironman tires with dws's on a car I just bought. Wet grip on the ironman was some of the worst I'd ever experienced on a tire with tread still on it.
Cons: worst wet grip
Nankang CRS definitely is not top tier on Lincoln concrete. I'd honestly throw it below the RT660 on pace. Decent on asphalt and hot weather.
Pros: decent on asphalt
Cons: not top tier on concrete
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