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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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Default tread depth on SC's?

What is the tread depth on brand new Goodyear F1 Supercar tires?
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...le+F1+Supercar
8/32nds inch.

(VS. ~10/32nds for most other hi perf. tires.)



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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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Default Re: tread depth on SC's? (OhOneZeeOhSix)

...great, now I have to defend my useless claim... :cry

Bridgestone Potenza S-03: 10/32nds
Bridgestone Potenza S-02: 10/32nds
Michelin Pilot Sport: 10/32nds
Dunlop SP Sport 8000/9000/9090: 10/32nds
Michelin Pilot SX MXX3: 10/32nds
Pirelli PZero: 10/32nd and 11/32nds (depends on size)
Yokohama AVS Sport: 10/32nds
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD: 9/32nds
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW: 10/32nds
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS (not supercar): 10/32nds


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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 12:40 AM
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8/32 i have new ones in the dining room.........that is where new ones belong........................conversati on piece :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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Default Re: tread depth on SC's? (OhOneZeeOhSix)

It's like having 'shaved' tire tread without shaving them.
oh, I thought it was like paying $300 for a tire with 10,000 miles on it :)

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