[urq] [s-cars] New R-rated All season tires , What Brands ??

[LL - NY]

In addition, R-comps are not capable of running in cooler (as in below 40
degree F) weather in damp, wet or snowy conditions.  The rubber acts rock
hard at that point, affording no grip. BTDT (fortunately without incident).




On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Joe Pizzimenti <joe.pizzimenti at gmail.com>wrote:

> R compounds are not all seasons.  They are pretty much not what you think
> you need unless they're going on track wheels.
>
> Shop tire rack for max performance summers or all seasons.
>  On Oct 9, 2010 3:11 AM, "Stephen Redford" <shr42 at msn.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > ----- Hello Lists. It's been awhile since I had my can on the road, '85
> Urq-now with megasquirt. It now needs tires. I use it on the street, but
> will go to the track for track-days, where I will use it harder.
> > There have been several discussions on the lists about "which tires" to
> use.. I try to keep up. Someone posted a statement, that they thought the
> best tire for an all season tire, used on the street and some track use
> would be "R" rated , because of its construction. I don't remember a
> preference for brand though. So, what are the opinions of best brand for
> All
> season - R rated tires. ?? I would prefere to have two sets of
> wheels/tires,
> but cannot at this time. Oh, I am in Seattle, Wa. but will probably use the
> Tire Rack, but nothing is set in stone. ...Thanks in Advance , Stephen
> Redford '85 Urq
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