RS4 feb/march 2014
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I talked to a tire rack rep on Friday. Current info they have from Hankook right now is something like.... Hankook is doing a revision to the RS3, minor tweaks to improve wet and dry traction without losing durability(TW?). The part number for them is changing, but from my understanding they're still calling it RS3. I pre-ordered a set, praying that they will show up before Dixie.
#6
how can they 'minor tweak' a specific tire size and leave the others as is?
I'm hoping this is just standard production stop/inventory depletion before new model comes out. RS3 first brought to market in spring 2009 I think.
#7
Also, think of the "magic" 195/50/15 Toyo R1R.
I bet it will stay as RS3 since their hasn't been any advanced marketing.
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....28Version+2%29
Any of you guys pre-order a set of these yet? I'm trying to decide if I should get Rivals or wait for these now.
Any of you guys pre-order a set of these yet? I'm trying to decide if I should get Rivals or wait for these now.
#9
from TR:
The new updated Racing Carbonblack Silica Compound (RCSC) technology allows the Ventus R-S3 (Version 2) to retain its 200 Treadwear UTQG rating, as well as reach favorable operating temperatures quicker produce more grip in damp/wet conditions.
I take this to mean they will not require as much heat. This is a frequent criticism by autocrossers of the current tire.
The new updated Racing Carbonblack Silica Compound (RCSC) technology allows the Ventus R-S3 (Version 2) to retain its 200 Treadwear UTQG rating, as well as reach favorable operating temperatures quicker produce more grip in damp/wet conditions.
I take this to mean they will not require as much heat. This is a frequent criticism by autocrossers of the current tire.
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