Anyone know the proper tire lingo ??

[JH23JOB]

Looking at the tire rack site tonight and I ran across Kumo tires which they've got different types for each tire. There's Heat Cycled, shaved 4/32's, and regular tires. What's the advantage of one over the other, and should I really worry about it for typical street use and occasional drag strip use ?? The regular tires run 10 bux each cheaper than either the heat cycled, or shaved tires.

 

[Scorch]

Shaved 4/32's means the tires have literally had 1/4" of tread removed to make them track ready. This is a common practice in forms of racing where street tires are required.

Not sure about heat cycling.

Get the regular tires. The Kumo's are soft and will wear quickly anyway.

 

[GTS Jeff]

JH23JOB you were at the right place to find all the info you need.




[url=http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/competition/shaving.html]

hope this helps