09-11-2010, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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What is the storage life on sticky tires?
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Originally Posted by ItBites
Also, please buy the stickiest tires you can. I have preached here many times that tires are the cheapest way to improve the REAL (not bench-racing) performance of your car. Sticky tires will also save your butt over and over again. I hear a lot of folks saying they break the tires loose in 3rd or 4th - well who cares, that is bench racing. They likely have a poor suspension setup/tune and/or are running poor-traction tires. Try that 3rd gear tire spin against me on a clear straight and I'll walk-off from ya... I run Toyo R888 track tires. They do not last that long, but are much safer and quicker (in reality) than the tires I see many folks running (BFG being the worst). Get sticky tires.
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ItBites: thanks for this advice, can you tell me what the storage life on those sticky tires are like. I know you said they don't last too long, which presupposes you are constantlyy driving on them whereas my issue is I will get to drive my Cobra for two weeks at a time in Summer and Winter, the rest of the time its in storage in my garage. Being the case, am I likely to develop flat spots on the sticky tires? tin-man
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