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Old 11-11-2009, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 3850, 95 Cobra 5.0 EFI, IRS, Pin Drive 15" real Magnesium Halibrands & Vintage Wheels, Billboards & Mickey Thompson S/T tires, Blue/Wht Stripes, Hoops, CSX Dash, Konis, VPMs, Torsen
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Installed a set of Billboards in May:





Comments/Experience:
1. Fit: very well, 10" tread fits better than the 11" tread of the Goodyear GTII's replaced.
2. Grip: excellent (Trade off does pick up gravel if there is any)
3. Cornering: excellent
4. Wet Roads: did not experience but these are race tires fro rain.
5. Roll: Good on smooth roads. Bias ply does tend to follow irregularities on secondary roads. More steering input needed.
6. Weight: significantly lighter weight, at least 15 lbs per corner.
7. Track day: excellent, can't ask for better. (OKAY: slicks might be better; tried them, too.)
8. Safety: on the track, no problem. On the street where I live, there are always road projects and other things like worn out roads and I was uncomfortable with possible damage, so...got a set of Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T's for the street.
9. Look: Can't be beat; "right" look on our roadsters.

Summary: Satisfactory street tire w some compromises as stated. Excellent track tire.
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