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Jul 15, 2004 | 08:24 AM

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High Speed Tires?

I'm looking into doing the texas mile here in august, but i'm looking at getting some new tires for it. I have 225/50/15 BFG DR's up front and 205/50/15 azenis out back, I don't think it's going to cut it. What tires would you guys run that are safe for a 160-180 MPH car? Victoracers? AO32Rs? Pilot Sport Cups? Price or tire wear isn't an issue.

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:27 AM

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Re: High Speed Tires? (boosted92)

I am pretty sure that the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups are Y-rated and will work.

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:37 AM

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Re: High Speed Tires? (GSpeedR)

Pretty sure doesnt cut it @ 160mph.

Check the speed ratings on tire rack's website.

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:39 AM

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Re: High Speed Tires? (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Pretty sure doesnt cut it @ 160mph.

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Y-rated doesn't cut it at 160? Y-rated is good to 189mph I thought.(?)

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:42 AM

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Re: High Speed Tires? (GSpeedR)

I was talking about knowing what the speed rating was

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:43 AM

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Re: High Speed Tires? (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was talking about knowing what the speed rating was</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ah yes, why of course.