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10-05-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rdam

I got a new rear Elite III and new brake pads today in Gainesville. As soon as they were done, it proceeded to rain buckets....The whole way home. I was extremely cautious (and wet) on the way home (35 miles). I always knew new tires were slick, but never really thought of the reason why. If something needed to be washed off...Its done!

By the way, I had about 16K on the old E-III, and probably could have got another 2K if needed.

E3's are the best as far as I'm concerned.

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10-05-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jaysledge

I run a sheet of 80 grit around my tires before I mount them, get the shiny stuff off, then do a 50 mile run after mounted. Helps keep the shiny side up.

Same thing I do cept I don't mount my own. Use emory cloth on them out of the shop then NLT 50 miles before home. Surprised not to hear this mentioned more.