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Dean · 2009-08-31, 07:47 AM

The T factor still probably favors race tires, the gotcha is that you must be able to drive them at or near their limits on a consistent basis and very few people can do that.

It is easier to drive street tires, period. They are far more forgiving and provide far more feedback to the driver which allows the driver to learn to drive better, faster.

I often say that if you want to learn to drive better, drive a low HP un-sporty car on the worst tires. This will force you to drive better to be fast, because the car cannot save or protect you from your mistakes.

2009-08-31, 07:47 AM	#305
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	The T factor still probably favors race tires, the gotcha is that you must be able to drive them at or near their limits on a consistent basis and very few people can do that. It is easier to drive street tires, period. They are far more forgiving and provide far more feedback to the driver which allows the driver to learn to drive better, faster. I often say that if you want to learn to drive better, drive a low HP un-sporty car on the worst tires. This will force you to drive better to be fast, because the car cannot save or protect you from your mistakes. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...