Snow tires mounted for Lime Rock!

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04-01-2011, 10:26 AM

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04-01-2011, 10:31 AM

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04-03-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Land Jet

Can't remember where I read it but the article said that Rcompound tires were made of same compound as snow tires. Anyone else hear that?

I haven't read it, but I often suspected it. FWIW, I ran a 1:08 in snow tires with a 2.5L Boxster in 40 degree temps when I was a white run group driver. So, the tires can be plenty capable.

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04-03-2011, 10:48 PM

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Lime Rock in early April is ALWAYS a dicey proposition at best. Even if it runs, grip is nowhere...

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