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brocklanders · 08-24-2015, 06:46 PM

Does anyone know the difference between the Dunlop zII's and the star specs? I bought the older Zll's while on clearance in March and my rears are near the wear markers. Would there be a problem putting Star specs on the rear and leaving the fronts alone? My budget is low thanks to the price of oil for whatever reason, I have my opinions but that's another conversation.

MightyMouseTech · 08-24-2015, 07:20 PM

Star spec have more silicone in them and are grippier over a broader temperature range. So, better when cold, especially in the wet.

Learned this the hard way running non-star spec in a Chump Car race in cold/wet weather. We won the "spin cycle" award for most spins in a race.

brocklanders · 08-24-2015, 08:36 PM

I guess my next question would be, will they be okay in a Houston winter? It rarely gets to freezing but does a few times a year and never gets colder than that.

HOGGLIFE · 08-24-2015, 09:56 PM

Houston winters are so mild. I run PSS all year. Don't cheap out on tires… You will regret it. Totally not worth the $50-100 you'll save on a pair.

brocklanders · 08-24-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HOGGLIFE

Houston winters are so mild. I run PSS all year. Don't cheap out on tires… You will regret it. Totally not worth the $50-100 you'll save on a pair.

How is buying Dunlop zll star specs "cheaping out"? You didn't answer a single question I had asked but thanks for the reply.

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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Star spec have more silicone in them and are grippier over a broader temperature range. So, better when cold, especially in the wet. Learned this the hard way running non-star spec in a Chump Car race in cold/wet weather. We won the "spin cycle" award for most spins in a race.
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	I guess my next question would be, will they be okay in a Houston winter? It rarely gets to freezing but does a few times a year and never gets colder than that.
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HOGGLIFE Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/CR 135 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (5)	Houston winters are so mild. I run PSS all year. Don't cheap out on tires… You will regret it. Totally not worth the $50-100 you'll save on a pair.
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