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Speaking of which, does anyone know of local places that do heat cycling. I have a set of Hoosiers that I loath to heat cycle on the streets.

 

That's not really close. 40+ miles. I just might have to go tear up the neighborhood a bit.

 

Isn't also best.... if you can.... to remove the vehicle weight from the tire after the hard heat cycling so the tire acclimates without the "flat spot"?

 

Yes, but I would think this brand/model are not as susceptible as a proper R-compound tire.

 

Thanks for the detailed write up! I can't wait to order mine for T-Hill in July.

 

Yes

And yes.

These super sticky street tires are charting new territory with regards to tire care and handling. They're virtually an R-comp tire, yet you could still get 15,000 street miles out of them.

 

I see the rack has listed 225/45/17 in the Ventus RS3, what are the potentials these would fit my R56 which is sitting on TSW springs and MINI struts?

Rack is showing them at $116 per tire.

Don

 

How much camber?

 

I doubt it my 215/45's just barely fit under the arches.

You could probably trim some plastic to make them fit.

 

Good inputs, camber is stock setup for the 09 JCW with the TSW springs.

Guess I will stay with a 215/45 to be safe, if/when.

Not in any hurry, with all my travel, I will not get any track days until September and October. :cryin:

Thanks for the replies now back to the OPs topic.

Don

 

+1 for the 215's. I've used the 225's for competition prior to the 215's release. They worked great and made me love the tire, but it takes a good amount of camper and will eat up the fender liners. The 215's give more flexibility with set up.