s02 tread wear
10-22-2001, 06:36 PM
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No one really answered my question from the other thread... so I'm reposting it here...
How do you determine the tires are worn out?
Do you:
A) Feel the wear bars to see if they are flush with the tread
B) Wait for the tires to be bald (i.e., wear bars are gone or going)
Cause if some one says "Hey I got 20K miles out of mine" and they meant B that is a heck of a lot different from 20K miles using A.
I've been using the A method... but wondering if I should use some other method... anyone?
How do you determine the tires are worn out?
Do you:
A) Feel the wear bars to see if they are flush with the tread
B) Wait for the tires to be bald (i.e., wear bars are gone or going)
Cause if some one says "Hey I got 20K miles out of mine" and they meant B that is a heck of a lot different from 20K miles using A.
I've been using the A method... but wondering if I should use some other method... anyone?
10-22-2001, 06:52 PM
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Originally posted by Goldtrom
How do you determine the tires are worn out?
Do you:
A) Feel the wear bars to see if they are flush with the tread
B) Wait for the tires to be bald (i.e., wear bars are gone or going)
How do you determine the tires are worn out?
Do you:
A) Feel the wear bars to see if they are flush with the tread
B) Wait for the tires to be bald (i.e., wear bars are gone or going)
I now believe all of those posts about old S02's being flaky.
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10-22-2001, 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by Goldtrom
How do you determine the tires are worn out?
Do you:
A) Feel the wear bars to see if they are flush with the tread
B) Wait for the tires to be bald (i.e., wear bars are gone or going)
How do you determine the tires are worn out?
Do you:
A) Feel the wear bars to see if they are flush with the tread
B) Wait for the tires to be bald (i.e., wear bars are gone or going)
Because of the gradual reduction in traction over time, you won't notice how bad they are until you get some new ones. I recommend only the OEM S-02s for the street. If you're going to be racing a lot, Kumhos on another set of wheels is a cheaper solution than S-02s, in the long run.
I imagine they'll let you race as long as there's no cord showing, and it doesn't look like they'll come apart after a few laps. Race tires don't have much tread anyway.
10-23-2001, 05:48 AM
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Originally posted by tokyo_james
I am pretty sure you are the only person I have heard of who has worn the fronts down quicker than the rears..... do you drive in reverse a lot???
I am pretty sure you are the only person I have heard of who has worn the fronts down quicker than the rears..... do you drive in reverse a lot???
