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Old 11-16-2015, 01:13 PM   #3143
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Originally Posted by CSG Mike View Post
They overheat and start degrading very, very quickly. In my experience, if I drive more than 1 lap, I will be on tires with less grip that second lap.

Overheating the tire badly damages the compound.

Even with 255/40/17, which is a size I rarely use on the BRZ, I am able to get the tire to start overheating in just one hot lap. The tires just have THAT much friction/grip.
Whoa. I heard they were sticky, and possibly cheater tires, but I had no idea it was that bad. Certainly not the tire for me! Sounds like it would only be good as an autocross tire. Thanks.
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