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Originally Posted by Rusty Remember that tires like the R888's, and Cup 2's don't do well in the rain. You have to back your speed way down. you act like

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Old 12-27-2018, 12:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Remember that tires like the R888's, and Cup 2's don't do well in the rain. You have to back your speed way down.
you act like i didnt already have that issue with RE-11s lol

they dont like water.
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you act like i didnt already have that issue with RE-11s lol

they dont like water.
We had a torrential downpour in the mountains in virginia or wherever on the way to zdayz. The back end felt like it was just floating on top of a raging river. 35 mph with flashers on going down hill, that was butt puckering.
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We had a torrential downpour in the mountains in virginia or wherever on the way to zdayz. The back end felt like it was just floating on top of a raging river. 35 mph with flashers on going down hill, that was butt puckering.
yup its never fun when standing water forms for these tires.
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yup its never fun when standing water forms for these tires.
I enjoy it. LOL Since i have the OS Giken diff I get the Penguin shimmy in heavy rain.
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I enjoy it. LOL Since i have the OS Giken diff I get the Penguin shimmy in heavy rain.
i'd prefer not to shimmy at highway speeds in the rain lol
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Has anyone tested and checked crank case pressure when going boosted and what were those reading?
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Has anyone tested and checked crank case pressure when going boosted and what were those reading?

This is the off topic thread. Although there are several knowledgeable members that post here, you really need to ask that question in the FI section.
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I have not. As long as you do not have excessive blow-by it should not be an issue.
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you act like i didnt already have that issue with RE-11s lol

they dont like water.
Especially when they are on the wear bars. LOL You don't get money back for extra rubber left on the tires.
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