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Originally Posted by Red__Zed
RS3s will be tough on the street, because they are garbage before they are heated up.
Some of this will come down to feel. The RS3 feels a lot gummier than the RE11.
They have a lot of grip in warm/dry condition, but they do break down quickly once you get into cold/wet situations. They also seem to struggle on tight courses with cars that push heavily, and you wind up with some funky wear patterns etc. I've seen this on most cars that ride heavy up front, especially the subarus and 370z's.
I personally love the stiffer sidewall of the RE11. The quick response is very confidence inspiring. They are also almost impossible to heat soak, which is huge on the tighter courses.
The AD08 is a great tire, that I have less experience with. I have only heard good things though.
Might add PSS to your list. They will struggle with heat on long track sessions, but if you are mostly street driving they seem to get solid reviews...
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I have no experience with the RS3's but they sound good reading through all this. Nor any experience with the AD08's either. The RE11's are inferior to me in every way to Michelin PSS except heat soak. The Michelins get a cottage cheese feeling after 20+ minutes or so they need a cool down lap before you can go back at it.
I saw a set of street legal tires that looked like slicks made from a racing compound, but had two rain grooves to make them street legal.
What did I see, and is this a good recommendation?