thanks, i remember hearing about that stuff, i should try it. its been too
cold to drive it a lot recently anyway. how bad does that stuff smell????
what i really need is a less hard tire.
-james c
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Urschel <OSP13@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
To: James Creasy <black94pgt@pacbell.net>
Cc: Bay Area Autocross <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Tire experiences
> James Creasy wrote:
>
> > it depends alot on what kind of car you have. on my light car (2100lbs)
> > kumhos have lasted TOO long... 125+ runs, 3000 street miles and 1 hr
track
> > time. this is even with a lot of 300 ft-lb induced tire spin and lock
ups
> > on braking. they have heat cycled into rocks now, far before they wear
out.
>
> You could try Formula V Traction Treatment to extend their
> life. But you have to take them off the car for three days
> to treat them.
>
> > the 032R is a slighter harder compound than the kumhos and should last
> > longer, but i believe is a fair bit less grippy than the kumhos.
(judging
> > from the new elise's times last year).
>
> The Elise was not wearing 032R's. Richard Issel tried
> a set a few years ago and they were definitely lacking
> in grip.
>
> Personally, I think Hoosier Autocrossers are a good long-
> lasting, learning tire but they don't work well on cars with
> slow steering (like BMWs).
>
> Rich Urschel
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