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| DougC |
 Jul 27 2005, 09:03 AM
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I haven't looked into buying tires, although I will be needing some real soon and now have a chance to get some slightly used Toyo RA1 tires in 225/50/15 for cheap..(I have flares and 8" Fuchs). So are these good street tires?
Doug C |
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| Wild 6 |
Jul 27 2005, 07:13 PM
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See you at the next autocross. Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,128 |
I have been using Toyo RA1s on the street for more than 3 years (on two different 914s). They only show additional wear after track events. I do not notice any street wear whatsoever. I towed my 914 to the WCC, ran the track event and towed it back (over 1,000 miles). I then towed it to Las Vegas, ran a two-day track event and towed it back to Phoenix again (over 700 miles). I just got back from a 3-day event at Willow Springs turning into turn 8 at 130MPH over and over again. Oh yeah, and towed it home again (over 1,000) miles.
They do not turn into rocks from street use - they stay sticky. They are really amazing tires. Andy |
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DougC Toyo RA1 s for the street? Jul 27 2005, 09:03 AM
Howard No, but I love 'em anyway. Unbelieveable grip... Jul 27 2005, 09:16 AM DougC Thanks for the reply.. I can get these tires very ... Jul 27 2005, 09:35 AM phantom914 Jul 27 2005, 09:44 AM Joe Ricard You will see less than 1000 miles from these tires... Jul 27 2005, 10:11 AM Howard Joe, you must go a lot faster than I do Jul 27 2005, 01:48 PM airsix Jul 27 2005, 01:54 PM DougC Nathan, Tire Rack doesn't show the Kuhmo Ecsta... Jul 27 2005, 02:12 PM jhadler Jul 27 2005, 02:58 PM jhadler Jul 27 2005, 02:59 PM nebreitling Jul 27 2005, 03:35 PM airsix <... Jul 27 2005, 04:34 PM Howard Jul 27 2005, 05:47 PM Mueller <... Jul 27 2005, 05:56 PM
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