>Our first set of Kumhos lasted two years. Smooth, yes. Fast, no.
The tires or your driving?
>This year, we have 6 BFG R1's (NOT g-Forces) that started in February
>that will be retired right after divisionals in August; 4 Kumhos that
>started life in June at that will be retired (I hope) right after their
>last run at nationals; and 4 Kumhos that are brand new (for rains at
>Nationals). This year we've (i.e., I and my co-driver--a/k/a my husband)
>run a National Tour, 3 ProSolos, 16 local events, and a McKamey school.
>Mark Andy (who is also from PA) has kept a similar schedule. He has
>certainly used more tires than we have, but he's on the much more fragile
>g-Force.
They sure don't last when you push them do they.
Since the R1's are gone will you go to the G-Force
or the Kuhmo's?
>I guess what I am saying is that it certainly is possible to make a set
>of R tires last a season, but driving well and driving a LOT would be a
>tall order for any set of tires.
I suppose mine could last since I'm not pushing enough at
the moment but then again I could burn them up in a couple
of events too.
Thanks for the info...
Steve Bernard
Mass Miata Club
Red '99 Miata - Sport Package (B-Stock)
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