[timhatimay]

I had Hankooks V12 before and they were great tires for all around driving, but a little soft for auto-x. I still felt they gripped and drove better than the RFT on the course, but they needed a little extra psi and still felt a bit soft. I have the Direzza Star Specs now, and they are excellent (major improvement for cone killing). Ton of grip, and very predictable. The sidewall feels nice and stiff, and the tires just keeps on sticking. The Star Specs seem to be universally endorsed by auto-x crowds, which is the reason I got them in the first place. I don't think they will last more than one season, but I didn't expect them to.

Tim