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Originally Posted by Fitzpadj
That is because in TT, there is no contingency for BFG, while there is for Hoosier. The Hoosier has that last little "all out grip" (talking a couple tenths) compared to the BFG but most aren't even at that envelope that they need to worry about the difference between the two.
The BFG R1S is a fantastic tire that is 99% of the A7 while resisting overheating on track as badly, and then being "useable" in heat cycles for far longer.
I personally think the R1 is a better tire in every way to the R7 (in both grip and longevity). I think unless you have big issues with overheating your tires; the R1S is the way to go. You get just as many useable heat cycles as the R1 and R7 since the R1S stays on grip till it chords (20+ heat cycles). The R1 and R7 still have tread but become pretty much worthless for grip past 25 heat cycles.
RE71 is a street tire and may have incredible grip but its not a Hoosier or BFG DOT-R. Early reports about the DZIII is is it is more in the vein of a RS4 Hankook than the RE71R (trades grip for life).
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I've overheated the outside edge of the fronts so I should probably look at the R1 instead of the R1S. Appreciate the info.