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Originally Posted by maytag
Is that statement also true of the Nito NT01's? Have I been packing my race-tries to the track in a trailer just for show? I've been working from the assumption that the 40-mile drive to the track, and then the same back, would each count as a Heat Cycle.
Not so?
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Not so.
The tire has to get to track operating temp which is around 200F for the NT-01. It will be hard to get the tires that hot just driving on the freeway (even in summer).
I time trialed on NT-01's for two years in my old Boxster (BSX build) before building my Spec Boxster. Drove to every event, time trialed, and drove home on those tires. I won 16 time trial events (fastest lap time) in BSR/SPB doing this.
I drove the NT-01's until they corded - they didn't heat cycle out like Toyo RR's do - fast until completely worn out. The NT-01's are great tires and simply can't be beat for grip, longevity, and price.