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Old 10-18-2006, 05:58 PM
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Default Nitto NT-01 tread life question

Does anyone know how much tread is left after the little 'holes' on the outter edge of the tires are worn through/gone? I have 6 track days on those tires plus lots (9 months of approx 2x/week) of street driving on them.

Anyone think they'll last another track day or do I need to bring some black duct tape to cover the chords I'll soon be seeing?? : - )

I know it's not a ton of info but I'm sure someone's used these and chorded them and knows of what I speak.

Thanks much,
Phil
Old 10-19-2006, 02:32 PM
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IIRC: The ‘little holes’ serve as the TWI for the big tread blocks. That should mean that when the holes are gone, you are down to the Tread Wear Indicator – maybe 2/32”.
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R and DOT R compounds are rated on Heat cycles not tread ware. When the little holes are gone, time to toss the tire.

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