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Old 04-04-2007, 10:42 PM   #6 (permalink)
ActionMan
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Good feedback, thanks guys! The F1 GS-D3's do grip tremendously well for street tires (plus they give more feedback, probablydue to firmer sidewalls, than TOYO Proxes T1R's that I had on before the F1's). I'll look into Kumho offerings.

I'm failrly confident with driving at the limit of grip and fairly confident with my skills when the wheels do let go, thus the choice of S2000 above other cars. Yet, it's true that I've never experienced the grip and limits of R-compound tires. I don't have high expectetions for my first season. The drivers I'll be up against are eperienced and have numerous mods to their cars, plus the top5-8 usually have the R-compound (unless it's raining). I do have faith in my S2000 though and, given enough pracitce, preparations and experience with the settings, I'm fairly certain the S will shine in "VK" cup.

bjurasz, could You explain the tirepressure effect on grip a bit further? Overinflated tire would have a smaller contact patch, however it would be prone to less flex. Is that it?
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