Maxxis VR-1 245/40/15
#442
I was surprised as well, perhaps someone with similar power-to-weight can comment on how well ~200tw 225 tires such as the RS3 wear on 9" wheels? I have no complaints on the performance and if this is a normal wear rate then so be it, but they are more expensive and if they aren't faster then I see no point
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I am running a 225 RS3 and 230 whp in a 2400ish lb car on track.
I have done... 8 20-minute sessions plus about 2 hours on track (the 2 hours were split up throughout a day) plus 7 autocross runs (I know... that only kinda counts) and I'm probably halfway through my RS3's. So.... sounds like wear is pretty similar, and I gave my tires more breaks than you gave yours.
Aidan, you'll notice I said VIRTUALLY. They're down to the wear bars...
I have done... 8 20-minute sessions plus about 2 hours on track (the 2 hours were split up throughout a day) plus 7 autocross runs (I know... that only kinda counts) and I'm probably halfway through my RS3's. So.... sounds like wear is pretty similar, and I gave my tires more breaks than you gave yours.
Aidan, you'll notice I said VIRTUALLY. They're down to the wear bars...
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I'm one of those people that anomalies stick out and bug the **** out of me. I actually checked the thread three times before I posted. What, no one else has commented on this? Am I misreading the tire orientation? Heh.
#451
As Sav pointed out, yes they were rotated to even out wear over the weekend. Run directionally in the wet, and mix matched for wear on Sunday in the dry.
Tread only needs to be directional in the rain, that's the only time it's a consideration is for water dispersion to prevent hydroplaning
Here's a brief article about it for inquiring minds: Tire Tech Information - Hydroplaning Resistance...What Direction Should Your Tires Go?
Tread only needs to be directional in the rain, that's the only time it's a consideration is for water dispersion to prevent hydroplaning
Here's a brief article about it for inquiring minds: Tire Tech Information - Hydroplaning Resistance...What Direction Should Your Tires Go?
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Some tires have directional casings and running them backwards can cause the case splice to open up. Not sure if the VR-1 is like this, but it's something to keep in mind. Some tires are super picky about this (Toyo RR).
#459
Car looks great on those wheels, Josh. Looking forward to seeing it with the flares painted.
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