Dude are you kidding, everyone knows the RE070 have stiff sidewalls and handle very well, it's just that NEW RE070 from tirerack cost more than some of the tires that give you the same performance. I love the RE070's on my stock STi, i'm looking for a used set. These tires are very grippy.

 

Thats what I thought. I just have heard a lot of people talking about how the stock tires from STI are weak. I ignore them but always wondered where they got that idea.

 

I wish i still had 070's on my car, but i cant really complain, i got my wheels and tires for an awesome deal, ill eventually go back to 070's or something equivalent, Proxes 4's SUCK!!!!!

 

I have the RE-50A pole positions and they rock. Dunno how they compare to the RE01-R, but I am sure they are just as good.

 

the stock tires are good but its just not to grippy for me

 

Uh, the Stock tires are pretty darn grippy dude.

Might want to try the Potenza RE-01R or Advan Neova AD07 in a larger size if you want more grip... Also could try Toyo RA-1 tires, those are R-compounds but they require that you get some heat into them before they come in... very streetable tire and not tremendously expensive for the grip level they provide.

 

070's are good, but there are higher performance tires out there for less money. 01R's have been great so far. Better grip & better ride.