Scrubs or Shaved?

Well, that really is the question... The tire manufacturer will say that it performs the same as long and the temperature does not exceed 180 degree F. So, it will be up to the user to decide the right way to go. The rep did not answer my direct question of wether the tire needed to be shaved or not. He also did not answer directly if the tire will fall off quicker when shaved. He did state that a shaved tire is quicker than a full tread.

The rep did tell me that the tire will not need to be heat cycled to increase life, like is done with Hoosiers. It will be interesting to test the hardness of the tire during the life of a full tread.

Bottom line is try to tune the tire to opperate in the 170 to 180 range. Keep the temp spread between 10 degrees form outer to inner. This is true rather it is stickers, scrubs, or shaved.

I am working on a tech seminar for late Jan... The Toyo guru will be in TX around that time. I know there is a race around that time but I am working on it...