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Whilst wet / dry grip, noise, wear rate, rolling resistance are fundamental factors in tyre selection, some seem to build in kerb protection (very limited admittedly but can help a little) and some don't.
My Goodyear F1As2 tyres have protectors - I've attached a photo - stand proud perhaps 1-2 mm - not going to stop much, but just might.
It seems like the 'new flavour of the month, the Goodyear Efficient Grip does not:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/glyn1980/8C104239-E246-4679-BA0E-3D56371D0C24.jpg
('Efficient Grip' photo pinched from another thread, but just to demonstrate point.)
Are 'protectors' a consideration in tyre selection?
I know, and agreed, if you're careful they shouldn't be necessary.
Al.
My Goodyear F1As2 tyres have protectors - I've attached a photo - stand proud perhaps 1-2 mm - not going to stop much, but just might.
It seems like the 'new flavour of the month, the Goodyear Efficient Grip does not:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/glyn1980/8C104239-E246-4679-BA0E-3D56371D0C24.jpg
('Efficient Grip' photo pinched from another thread, but just to demonstrate point.)
Are 'protectors' a consideration in tyre selection?
I know, and agreed, if you're careful they shouldn't be necessary.
Al.
