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Old 2004-03-24, 10:23 PM   #12
dirtyWRX
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Toyo RA-1s are a fairly long lasting R-compound tire. I've been using them for the last two track events, and I love them. I used Victoracers and various street tires before that. While the Victoracers were the stickiest and the most forgiving as far as track tires go, they didn't last long. There really is no comparison between street and R-compound tires. With my 16" wheels, I get too much sidewall flex with street tires. The R-compounds have nice STIFF sidewallls which makes them handle soo much better, and of course they stick more.

That being said, I go through brakes like crazy. The added grip will take a toll on your brakes, if you really use them. If you have two sets of wheels, get some R-compounds, and may I suggest Toyos, that's all.

Berndt
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