…You may also notice that some R-S3 tire specs show a 140 UTQG Treadwear rating, where others are now 200 rated. When the Ventus R-S3 was introduced in the spring of 2009, Hankook assigned the 140 rating to match the UTQG Treadwear rating required by existing competition rules. However, subsequent…
…faster. The new compound also yields some improvement in wet traction. The Toyo Proxes R1R is an old favorite that has been updated with a 200 UTQG treadwear number for legality in street tire classes. Toyo declines to specify if anything was actually changed or if the tire was just under-rated…
…wet weather performance, though they can certainly be driven in the rain if the driver exercises due caution. g-Force Rival S tires retain a 200 treadwear number, which will keep it legal for most street-tire racing classes. It will be legal for SCCA Solo national events once the required six sizes…
…option is the most exciting tire to come out of Bridgestone's factories in quite some time. This Extreme Performance Summer tire has a 200 treadwear UTQG rating, making it eligible for many popular autocross classes. This tire is currently available in the popular 205/50R15 size, as well…
…was just plain easier to go faster with the Direzza ZII! If you're already starting to shop for an Extreme Performance Summer tire, give the Dunlop Direzza ZII some attention. With a 200 treadwear rating, it's legal for street tire class racing and is available in a large variety of sizes.
…(Version 2). The revised tire uses a new compound that addresses the concerns of wet traction and heat retention and is also branded with a 200 UTQG treadwear rating - making it legal for use in street tire competitions. The tire also reduces the performance gap between street and track tires. If…
…testing. Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A Bridgestone Potenza RE- 71R The new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R carries the same 200 UTQG wear rating, but is expected to have a bit shorter treadwear than the older Potenza RE-11A. Also, expect a slightly stiffer ride and an increase in tread noise on the street.…
…couple other 200 treadwear tires that will shave a tenth or two off your time ... if you get the pressure right, if it%27s not too hot or cold, if they haven%27t de-laminated or corded after a season. But a lot of autocrossers who don%27t want to switch wheels purchase a 300 or 340 treadwear tire as…
…the PS2’s good level of road manners and fuel efficiency, improve handling and braking in dry and wet conditions, while also stretching treadwear on the road and at the track. Like its predecessor, the new Pilot Super Sport features side-by-side tread compounds across its asymmetric tread…
…was very easy to drive on, had excellent responsiveness and is designed to wear very well over the course of a competitive event. It has the 200 UTQG treadwear rating that is required by many sanctioning bodies. The next new tire for 2013 is the Dunlop Direzza ZII. This tire is replacing the Direzza…
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…manufacturers then assign a Treadwear Grade based on the observed wear rates. The Course Monitoring Tire is assigned a grade and the test tire receives a grade indicating its relative treadwear. A grade of 100 would indicate that the tire tread would last as long as the test tire, 200 would indicate…
…couple other 200 treadwear tires that will shave a tenth or two off your time ... if you get the pressure right, if it%27s not too hot or cold, if they haven%27t de-laminated or corded after a season. But a lot of autocrossers who don%27t want to switch wheels purchase a 300 or 340 treadwear tire as…
…In my opinion, this is the best street tire there is." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2008 Porsche Cayman The Direzza ZII features a treadwear rating of 200, making it legal for most classes of SCCA and NASA competition. With 26 sizes offered, the ZII offers good market coverage of many popular…
…couple other 200 treadwear tires that will shave a tenth or two off your time ... if you get the pressure right, if it%27s not too hot or cold, if they haven%27t de-laminated or corded after a season. But a lot of autocrossers who don%27t want to switch wheels purchase a 300 or 340 treadwear tire as…
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