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Old June 11th, 2018, 06:51 AM   #23
jkv45
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ View Post
I can go through a whole set of brand-new race-slicks in single day on my CBR. The 2nd to last session, they have worse grip than 9-yr old street tyres on the Ninjette. The last session with texture of cords showing has as much grip as smearing peanut butter all over your tyres. That's brand-new 2018 tyres in the morning too!
That I believe. No doubt there's limited traction left once you are at that point.

Is the tire running too hot, and losing grip, with minimal (but acceptable) rubber left? I'm not getting why else the traction would deteriorate just from reduced tread depth.
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