just for good weather.Yeah, I've got 'em on my Spider. They seem to work quite well wet and dry.
I'm assuming you're not planning on driving in snow with them...that would probably be a bad idea.
The AVS ES100 is a good tire and seems well suited to the Spider chassis.
They are not the stickiest but have good breakaway characteristics and are easy to control when driving at the limit.
Joe
Yeah, I read that too before I bought them. I haven't noticed. With the Spider it's probably a non-issue anyway as you get so much noise from the wind that you won't hear tire noise.i heard that these tires are "loud" - according to tirerack recommendations.
You are correct, in that 14" size the AVS ES100s do appear to be close to the only option for good high performance rubber.What would you say are the stickest? I have them (205/60X14) on my GTV. When I bought them 4 years ago they were rated by tire rack as the best (and almost the only) high performance tire available in their size. What do I buy next?
good point since with the top down it is already noisy.Yeah, I read that too before I bought them. I haven't noticed. With the Spider it's probably a non-issue anyway as you get so much noise from the wind that you won't hear tire noise.
I think the Azenis are a great semi-track tire, and a *really* amazing value.I think you can still get the Falken Azenis in a 195/60/14. I have a set of these for track duty on my non-Alfa, and I think they're fantastic. I reluctantly switched back to my all seasons yesterday. My Spider has the Yokohamas and they don't have anywhere near the grip of the Azenis.
That was the reason I chose the ES100s. I'm planning on putting in a 4.10 rear end next year, so I might opt for 195/60. I'll see how it goes.I think the Azenis are a great semi-track tire, and a *really* amazing value.
My only gripe with them is the sizes they are available in (195/60-14 and 205/50-15) are IMHO a little bit too short for 105/115 series Alfas.
Joe
I've got the Azenis on two of my three Spider's, if that tells you anything about how much I like them. I did have a set of ES100's on one of them, with Azenis on the other, and it was no contest. I buy mine from Vulcan Tire, and still have a spare unused set.I think you can still get the Falken Azenis in a 195/60/14. I have a set of these for track duty on my non-Alfa, and I think they're fantastic. I reluctantly switched back to my all seasons yesterday. My Spider has the Yokohamas and they don't have anywhere near the grip of the Azenis.
-Jason
Yes, had them on for a long time, they were, well, fine. I am unable to discern great differences in tyres but they gripped well and when provoked around corners they slid predictably and without squeal.i had fulda tires on my saab and loved them. i dont think they make them in the usa anymore. anyone have them on their spiders?
