I ran the set I bought for the first time this weekend. Running the 275-35-18 C71 compound. Here are my thoughts on them.
SCRUB THEM IN BEFORE USING!!! No seriously, I didnt take the time to do it and yes they need it :).
I was told up the pressures with these tires, but I was running similar to the guys on hoosiers. So I do not know that this is the case on them. Of course I was chasing the tuning and dealing with a lot of lack of grip on the Bus Lot. So I still do not feel quite comfortable with the settings. That and I drove consistently worse every run on Sunday, so it did not help. :)
The tires have great grip. It is very close to the Kumho and Hoosier. I cant say its better though. Its close enough to get you a trophy at Nationals though for sure *which I think is proven*. If I get the air pressures situated on the car, and generally get the feel for it, then I will be good. Ill see how I learn them through our divisional series as to what I do for Nationals.
FS 181 - '06 Stang GT
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