Well it looks like Dunlop in finally replacing the Star Spec this Spring. TireRack is closing out all the Star Specs they left in stock but they have upped the price to $152.00 because the tire is so popular.:mad2: 215/45/17 TireRack is reportedly taking pre-orders for the ZII right now. They've confirmed Feb '13, that it's treadwear 200, and pricing is similar to the star spec. I am sure this is Dunlop's reply to Hankook RS3's, Michelin PE2's and Super sports, Nitto NT01's. The "new star spec" will be a called the Direzza ZII or Z2 and you can read about them below: News: Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec’s successor Direzza ZII is now avaliable in Japan. | SQUARE!SPOKES
Thanks for the heads up. I was wondering what they were going to be replaced with. I'm due for some new rubber this spring.