Re: where can I get R1s?

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

Another forward from the P-list...

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>At 01:31 PM 23/06/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>You have my curiosity going on Kumho's being heavy. I just had my first
>>set mounted yesterday so it's too late to call the mechanic and ask him
>>to weight them but do you have some empirical data?
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>Not the most scientific, but:
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>245/45x16 BFG R1, full tread depth 6/32", scrubbed in, used for one track
>afternoon, no appreciable wear
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>245/45x16 Kumho Victoracer V700, shaved 3/32", scrubbed in, five autox,
>five track days, treadwear indicators non-existent.
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>Both on 7.5" x 16" Design 90 rims.
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>Average difference (over 2 tires) on an analog bathroom scale - Kumho about
>2 pounds heavier per tire.
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>... which is a *lot* considering the relative tread depths. Of course,
>Hoosiers are lighter still.
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