[s-cars] Re: T1-S's (was what is the optimum tire size for 17x8 wheel)

[William Noland]

Toyos were the spec tire for Speed World Challenge GT cars --  and, yes, 
there were some complaints from the drivers. Of course, these were 
"street" tires on full-out race cars. I can highly recommend the T1-S's 
for street (ab)use, though. Great wet weather performance, especially, 
and good wear. Also like the GS-D3's , which I run on my WRX. Also great 
wear.

Bill Noland
wearing just fine...

>After hearing good reviews about the T1-S's performance and price
>levels, we (group of 8 Ring-nuts who co-own/operate 2 track-prepped
>Golfs at the Ring) gave a set a whirl.
>
>Unfortunatly the front tires started losing large chunks of tread
>after only about 500 miles of track use on the '89 GTI.  (Normally we
>get 2300+ miles on a set of PZeros or GS-D3s).
>
>The rear tires were then later used on the front of the '90 G60, which
>then proceeded to also show the same problem after about 500 miles of
>use.
>
>While neither of the Golfs are understeering pigs (both have suitable
>track suspensions, cages, strut braces, suspension braces, etc) , they
>are still loading the front tires a good deal.  The Toyos do not seem
>to hold up to this abuse, the same abuse that PZeros or GS-D3's handle
>just fine.
>
>Given that our S-Cars ARE understeering pigs, I'd wonder if the T1-Ss
>would exhibit the same behaviour if taken to the track... ??
>
>My point - the T1-S may be a great street tire for the $$, but I'd be
>cautious if your usage cycle includes some track time.
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