The little fuzzy hairs are starting to pull off, but the tread is in immaculate condition. The Proxes R888s are CAMS approved for racing and are sanctioned for various production car and historical racing events. The temptation to fit so called semi-slicks, also known as R-compound tyres to your high performance road car is strong, especially if its modified with increased power and dynamic enhancements. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Comfort and road levels are also adequate. List of the Pros of Studded Tires 1. "Semi-slick tyres look more aggressive but it's probably more a case of bragging rights rather than any gain in overall driveability on the street," says Steve. GearLab is founded on the principle of honest, objective, reviews. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is the factory OEM tire on some of the worlds fastest cars, including the former Nurburgring lap record-holding Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Top Six Big Slicks for your bike - CycleTechReview Also, it has an impressively low weight that further reduces rolling resistance. The car is set up with fairly aggressive steering alignment and even after a full day at the track, the tyres looked good and still ready for the next event. The latest and future car tech from around the world, We're here to help you with any car issues. Technically, super singles are single tires that offer the capacity to replace the capacity of a dually set. If you're choosing these tyres, ensure your suspension system is up to speed. I am currently using this Accelera 651 sport size 195/50/15 on my Wira. We were able to seat the majority of the bead on the first shot. The e*thirteen Semi-Slick Tire is fairly new and although it comes after the original e*thirteen AT Tire that we have come to love for its square and grippy tread, the SS tire has very opposite features which might come as a surprise to many riders. In wet or loose conditions, the small and tightly packed center tread doesn't have lots of bite and is prone to packing with mud and debris.