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Old 12-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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Icon2 What the Hell Kind of Tires?

Saw these on a japanese auction site and thought they were particularly interesting. I'd never heard of these before nor seen them.

The listing is described as:

HONDA NSX specially designed
At that time in '95, it was optional tire of custom order plan

BS POTENZA TT-1 245/40ZR17 2 Movies

And not as a tire because it is very old
It is an exhibition as a collector's item

It is a beautiful side wall, but there is a crack in the tread
There is one place to bead scratches when removed
Please refer to the image.


http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w93525029
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Old 12-16-2013, 04:22 PM
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Less rolling resistance, haha
Old 12-16-2013, 05:51 PM
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The marketing content says it's for hydroplaning resistance and were special order as part of the custom order program.

Never have seen them before today though.
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wow crazy looking
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is this for rain racing or something? I don't see how less contact patch would be more beneficial for what looks like a drag radial.

better off getting a set of toyo R888 if you ask me
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~$48
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