Re: Speed ratings

[Netspeed@aol.com]

For a tire to achieve it's designated speed rating, it has to be able to hold
the speed for a continuous 1 hour. True a tire generates more heat during
cornering, but it affects the tread more than the overall makeup of the tire.
Take a look at a street tire that has been autocrossed or tracked hard. The
tread blocks will chunk off due to excessive heat. That's why they shave tires
for racing. That's my .02 worth.

Keith