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      02-28-2017, 06:39 AM   #1
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Hey fellas. Wanted to get your experience on the below slicks relative to heat cycles before they turn into drifting tires.

1. Hoosiers R7
2. Conti Extreme Contact DR
3. Pirelli P Zero
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      02-28-2017, 09:44 AM   #2
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I can't speak to any of those. The fastest tire I've used is the BFG R1, which is wonderful and will wear to the cords while still having significant grip
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Hey fellas. Wanted to get your experience on the below slicks relative to heat cycles before they turn into drifting tires.

1. Hoosiers R7
2. Conti Extreme Contact DR
3. Pirelli P Zero
P Zero DH compounds are pretty good to the cord. Also had good luck with The conti DH slicks.
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Hoosiers fall off for sure as they age.
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I can't speak to any of those. The fastest tire I've used is the BFG R1, which is wonderful and will wear to the cords while still having significant grip
Ha e you tried R1S to compare to R1? I just had my first day on them. Holy shit.
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