Falkens most definitely suck as a competition tire!! Having said that, I think they are great as part/component to a learning tool.
I know everyone's goals are different, I'm in SSC to learn how to drive. I am still very green and having the fastest tire will probably mask my mistakes and create bad habits.
At least this is how I spin it. (read: This is how I lie to myself so I can sleep at night.
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