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08-18-2012, 02:42 PM
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Just as I suspected- sticky summer tires!
A R&T "test" confirms the toyburu faster on the track and higher scoring on the skid pad when OEM tires replaced. I think they were chosen for drift demos/marketing. Problem: they last a hella' time.
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/r...h-a-tire-swap/
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08-18-2012, 02:49 PM
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Yep, imagine that. Oem tires sucketh... news at eleven! :p :happy0180:
This car does very well on the track with just a tire change. Oem suspension is good. |
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08-18-2012, 02:51 PM
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How bad is the threadlife on the star spec?
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