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Old 01-25-2013, 06:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys, i like to race from time to time, and this comes up far too often, i get bum starts all the time due to excessive wheel spin and failing to grip the pavement? Any suggestions on good tires?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DEH6y3MbTI
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bridgestone. one of my all trac buddies has them. i forgot what exact model but he loves them.
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Sweet man thanks, what are the price range on them? Come on low-pro option?
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I prefer Hankook Optimo GT tires
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yea i think they come in low pro. i don't know the price but they were kind of expensive. he worked for a tire shop so of course he got them real cheap. i'll try asking him
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It would be much appreciated.
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Ok, I know this sounds stupid but this works if you race in a club for places. and if you have the money. honestly try winter tires, YES WINTER TIRES! They will start to melt and stick to pavement which gives better grip, I race Cones against other people and it works awesome!
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Well if you watched the video, you can see i didn't grip the pavement at all xD
i've dusted that same RSX several times, and couldn't in a drag because of the lack of grip!
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what brand of tires do you have on now?
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Old 02-01-2013, 01:33 PM   #10 (permalink)
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i watched the video finally ! through a computer without a block (not a work computer) how high are your RMPS when you take off?
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