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Tire , Wheel, Brake and Suspension Discussion about the parts of your Viper that hold the road.
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Old 03-07-2007, 09:37 AM   #1
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Default Do Kuhmo\'s have to be shaved to track?

or can they be run dry at full tread depth?
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Old 03-07-2007, 02:56 PM   #2
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Default Re: Do Kuhmo\'s have to be shaved to track?

from what ive seen at the track you dont need to shave them,
there isnt much tread there to start with
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Old 03-07-2007, 03:58 PM   #3
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ok...thanks
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Old 03-08-2007, 08:13 AM   #4
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Default Re: Do Kuhmo\'s have to be shaved to track?

which Kumho ???
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Old 03-08-2007, 09:30 AM   #5
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Default Re: Do Kuhmo\'s have to be shaved to track?

V70A

305 and 335 -18"
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Old 03-08-2007, 10:59 AM   #6
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Default Re: Do Kuhmo\'s have to be shaved to track?

The V70A is the European version of the Ecsta V700 so, yes that tire does need to be shaved for track use
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Old 06-10-2007, 03:59 PM   #7
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Default Re: Do Kuhmo's have to be shaved to track?

Carl,

I have had mine shaved.

Ben Kawata does not shave his - so far no issues.

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