> > I haven't removed my Toyo RA-1's from the car in over a year. They are
>getting
> > a little scary in the rain though.
>
> I've heard those are pretty decent for a "streetable" R-tire, too. But
> also heard exactly what you said, they get a little scary in the rain as
> they wear, and they still have a lot of usable tread.
Mine are only scary as their is no tread left. They are actually a very good
rain tire especially when new and unshaved.
>
> > I do drive the car on the street quite often
> > and to events without changing as well.
>
> This doesn't sound like a daily driver. That's what I'm talking about.
> If you had ONE car, and had to drive it EVERY DAY, would you feel
> comfortable leaving these tires on the car from spring until fall?
Why would you only have one car?:-) Actually I drive it everywhere except to
work and in the winter. The other car always seems to have snow tires on it.
>
> > It's mainly just the Hoosiers and BFG-s that wear and heat cycle too quickly
> > that you don't want to street drive.
> > As for being competitive, did anyone try Toyo's at Nationals?
>
> Linhoff did... too bad he's not around to talk about it any more.
They seem to do quite well up here in Canada, they are quite a popular choice.
Obviously not as fast as Hoosiers but they don't wear like them either.
Burl Vibert
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