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The RA1 comes molded at 8/32 of rubber, which is quite a bit of rubber for a race tire. There are two reasons for shaving. The first reason is make the tread blocks shorter. This keeps the tread from rolling over during cornering and building up too much heat. (Which can lead to chunking) This can contribute to making the car feel unstable and loose. The second reason to shave is to make the tire faster sooner. By cutting the tread down it makes the tire more responsive immediately and strangely enough also helps the tire last longer. How much to cut depends on which type of driving you intend to do.
strangely enough also helps the tire last longer
Originally posted by PhyRe@Jun 19 2005, 11:47 AM
strangely enough also helps the tire last longer
more detail. is this just for racing tires?
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Originally posted by pissedoffsol@Jun 18 2005, 12:42 PM
the stupiditiy of this thread astounds me.
DRAG?
CURB?
you've got to be fucking kidding me...
mike- nice setup.
i'm looking at the ao32r's or the avon tech-r's.... never been a fan of toyo... i dunno.
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