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Old 02-03-2010, 04:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks View Post
Heat cycling often kills tires before they wear out, but this is under racing conditions. Anything short of Tail of the Dragon on the street typically wont put enough heat into the tire to be counted as a heat cycle.

What kind of driving have you been doing?

i've been doing at least one track day and/ or auto-x a month. i've had 5 events so far since i bought the car in september. i use the car for daily driving also of course.

i didnt realize heat cycling would be an issue on these tires after only 5 events. my hankooks used to take way more cycles. the absolute worst tire when it comes to heat cycling are the rt-615's. i'd get maybe 3 events on them before they become completely useless. i call them "plasticized".
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