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Old 06-08-2007, 05:33 PM
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Default Do you drive your car in the rain ?

I've read the tyres have incredible grip, but for dry weather

How about rain ? Is it scary ?

Or just needs to be driven more slow...
Old 06-08-2007, 06:17 PM
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Think of it as active driving, full participation required.
Old 06-08-2007, 06:21 PM
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No because if I ever sell it I could never say "never seen rain"
Just kidding I drove my 996GT3 in the rain and the PS2s were fine if youre adult
about it. These new Cups I would be alert VERY alert. But when I replace them
Probably going to the PS2s again. Unless I get to tracking after getting my back fixed.
I read in one magazine where the guys slowed down to like 50 in a 65 in a rain storm in a 997GT3 becuase they were afraid.
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Originally Posted by 964C4
I've read the tyres have incredible grip, but for dry weather

How about rain ? Is it scary ?

Or just needs to be driven more slow...
Yep, I look forward to it.

In the rain you can get the car very sideways in 2nd gear easily. In the dry it's not as easy to do.
Old 06-08-2007, 10:08 PM
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I live in the tropics and I can say that to my surprise, MPSC N0 are very drivable in the rain. I will go back them!
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PSCs are a-ok in the rain on the street or on the track. As with any summer tire, err on the side of caution; it's not like you're barreling down the highway in an awd Audi with all-seasons.



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Only by accident and at track events. (when my weather man screws up) Hey, gotta drive the hummer sometimes.
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