Going out of town for tire launch event

**ben@tirerack** · 01-18-2013, 10:21 AM

Following this afternoon, I will be out of town for a long weekend to attend a launch event for a new extreme-performance tire. I will be back on Wednesday the 23rd. We are not allowed to post details before the event, but rest assured that I will post relevant info and driving impressions as soon as possible.

THE TECH · 01-18-2013, 10:23 AM

Excited to hear the results.

bobblehead · 01-18-2013, 10:24 AM

what brands ?

**ben@tirerack** · 01-18-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobblehead

what brands ?

They have asked that we keep it confidential, and right now I only know 1 brand for sure. But once the event is over I'll be able to post all the info.

MikeE92M3 · 01-18-2013, 12:25 PM

Money is on Dunlop.

bobblehead · 01-18-2013, 12:41 PM

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT ? Hmm, it is supposed to rival Michelin PSS

Z K · 01-18-2013, 12:48 PM

The Maxx RT is not "Extreme Performance" class tire. Neither is the Pilot Super Sport. Those are "Max Performance" class and are one step down.

Extreme Performance tires have greater grip and performance on track/autocross sacrificing longevity and streetability.

bobblehead · 01-18-2013, 01:00 PM

Yup, you are right. Sorry.

So, it's Nitto or Toyo ??

Z K · 01-18-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobblehead

Yup, you are right. Sorry.

So, it's Nitto or Toyo ??

Who knows.. Toyo is due for a new extreme performance tire. The R1R they have is not doing well against the competition.

isugoo · 01-18-2013, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobblehead

Yup, you are right. Sorry.

So, it's Nitto or Toyo ??

but Tirerack doesn't sell Nitto or Toyo though...
Ben is making us wait... what a great marketing tactic. hahaha.

Z K · 01-18-2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

but Tirerack doesn't sell Nitto or Toyo though...
Ben is making us wait... what a great marketing tactic. hahaha.

They do sell Toyo now.

01-18-2013, 10:21 AM	#1
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01-18-2013, 10:24 AM	#3
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (0)	what brands ?

01-18-2013, 12:41 PM	#6
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (0)	Dunlop Sport Maxx RT ? Hmm, it is supposed to rival Michelin PSS

01-18-2013, 12:48 PM	#7
Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	The Maxx RT is not "Extreme Performance" class tire. Neither is the Pilot Super Sport. Those are "Max Performance" class and are one step down. Extreme Performance tires have greater grip and performance on track/autocross sacrificing longevity and streetability.

01-18-2013, 01:00 PM	#8
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (0)	Yup, you are right. Sorry. So, it's Nitto or Toyo ??