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Old 07-13-2006, 04:55 PM
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Toyo RA1 treadlife

After the groves are gone, about how much more life is left in these tires?
 
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Old 07-14-2006, 08:52 PM
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Anyone?
 
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There is a ton of tread on them. Run them until they are close to cording. To get the most life out of them make sure you unmount and flip the tires on the rims. They will tend to wear more on the outsides if you are tracking the car. Toyos get better the more you use them!

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Old 07-15-2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by djafactor
Toyos get better the more you use them!
That's what I have herd, but how much longer?

About how many autocrosses would be left? After the cords are showing how long before they blow (would they last for one day or do they need to be replaced immediately)?
 
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I don't auto-X, but I'm wondering why you guys would use RA1s for it. Why not just go with Hoosiers?
 
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I know someone who has a used set, but neither of us knows how much life is left on these tires.
 
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