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Old 10-25-2013, 06:12 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by wheelhaus View Post
60°F isn't cold enough to really make a big difference on the street, but below freezing you'll notice a sharper drop in grip. If your area uses mag chloride or other anti-ice chemicals, they can make the tires feel greasy and unresponsive. Add that to the cold, and it's a less fun and more uneasy feeling.
I find that once temps hit the 40s, summer compounds start getting sketchy. Especially if they haven't been warmed up. ONce warm they're better, but still not ideal as they would be in high 50s or higher.
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