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Old 10-24-2002, 12:58 PM
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Hello Baxter,

Heat cycled tires, eh?

The only ones I'm aware of that fit that description are what we fondly call "stickies", tires which are legal for street use, but are in fact intended only for racing.

You didn't say which tires, but they sound suspiciously like Victoracers. If that's the case, expect them to pick up every rock and pebble that is anywhere near your path, and fling it with good velocity at your (and other's) paint job.

Also, if you leave the car parked on them in your garage for a month or so, expect the car to be chemically bonded to the floor.

In other words, leaving aside the very short tread life of hundreds or maybe a few thousand miles, these are not street tires.

If you intend to autocross or run at a sports car track, get the Victoracers for that. For general street use you'd be better off with some Michelin Pilots or similar.

If I've misinterpreted your intent, sock it to me!

Regards,

Tom
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