Toyo RA-1s/Autocross
05-17-2007, 11:33 PM
#1
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Toyo RA-1s/Autocross
I have a set of gently used Toyo RA-1 tires. the tread is still pretty good. It is supposed to rain for our autocross this weekend. Can I/Should I use the Toyo's or my street tires?
05-18-2007, 12:00 AM
#2
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I don't know how good your street tires are, but I never got my RA-1s to grip at autocross, even in the dry with ambient temps in the 80s. Maybe their deep grooves make them a better rain tire, but I'd wear my street tires (Michelin PS2s) over RA-1s.
05-18-2007, 12:42 AM
#4
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If the RA1s are green then they will actually be slower in the rain. If they are scrubbed in/ the surface is scuffed and there is decent thread depth (say 3/32s or more) they will be better than any street tire barring a monsoon hitting.
05-18-2007, 12:48 AM
#5
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Originally Posted by Paul 996
If the RA1s are green then they will actually be slower in the rain. If they are scrubbed in/ the surface is scuffed and there is decent thread depth (say 3/32s or more) they will be better than any street tire barring a monsoon hitting.
They have about 7/32nds of tread on them. The were used for one 2-day track event.
05-18-2007, 01:00 AM
#6
Burning Brakes
Use the RA-1s without a doubt. They are grippy as hell in the wet.
I'm on the other team (NJ) competing against you this weekend, and I'm bringing my RA-1s! Good luck (you'll need it!)
I'm on the other team (NJ) competing against you this weekend, and I'm bringing my RA-1s! Good luck (you'll need it!)
05-18-2007, 01:08 AM
#7
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Originally Posted by 2002M3Drew
Use the RA-1s without a doubt. They are grippy as hell in the wet.
I'm on the other team (NJ) competing against you this weekend, and I'm bringing my RA-1s! Good luck (you'll need it!)
I'm on the other team (NJ) competing against you this weekend, and I'm bringing my RA-1s! Good luck (you'll need it!)
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05-18-2007, 10:14 AM
#9
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Originally Posted by Slantnose!
Yeah, use the Toyo's.
They're a good rain tire and not too bad in dry either.
Y'all keep that wet up there this weekend!
They're a good rain tire and not too bad in dry either.
Y'all keep that wet up there this weekend!
05-18-2007, 11:19 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by jeeper31
By green do you mean new?
They have about 7/32nds of tread on them. The were used for one 2-day track event.
They have about 7/32nds of tread on them. The were used for one 2-day track event.
THOSE WILL BE GREAT in the RAIN! Let it rain, Let it rain, let it rain!
Those are infact IDEAL for rain at 7/32.
05-18-2007, 11:25 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by 2002M3Drew
Use the RA-1s without a doubt. They are grippy as hell in the wet.
I'm on the other team (NJ) competing against you this weekend, and I'm bringing my RA-1s! Good luck (you'll need it!)
I'm on the other team (NJ) competing against you this weekend, and I'm bringing my RA-1s! Good luck (you'll need it!)
j/k.
05-18-2007, 03:16 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
Ha ha ha! No, we're friendly competitors. The RA-1 is a giant slayer in the rain,...one of the best kept secrets in r-comps. Only time they are more impressive is when it is rainy AND cold. I ran them at Pocono North Course in 19 degree temps with snow squalls (no one ever said I was that smart
) and they literally had grip on the first lap.
) and they literally had grip on the first lap.
05-18-2007, 03:43 PM
#14
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All points are moot now. DHL sent three of my tires to my house in Long Island and the fourth to Rhode Island. I spoke to someone yesterday and they made a call and told me it is flagged and will be at my house today. When I tracked the parcel i found that it was sent back to Ohio. No chance of getting it by tomorrow.
DHL Stinks.
DHL Stinks.