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Originally Posted by falcemob
Doesn't giving tyres more grip mean they will have to be softer and not last as long, no wonder the manufacturers are welcoming the move.
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You cynic.
And, as if to highlight this, the photo on the beeb news story is of Michelin F1tyres!
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Originally Posted by garcon
As suggested, I would have thought wet weather/poor surface grip might be a more suitable improvement than dry grip. I hope whoever writes the legislation is sensible enough to include a clause about longevity, otherwise we'll be doing far more environmental damage by virtue of having to change tyres every 10k miles or less.
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Yes, a true environmental benefit would come from tyres that last longer.
For the road I don't chase ultimate grip in the dry from tyres. I've not come across a tyre that is truly awful in the dry for ages.