No offense taken. No one really knows anyone's background around here, because the Nasoic Forum doesn't allow a "signature" at the end of each post. On many boards like Rennlist, 6Speed, etc. you have the ability to post a signature. Anyway, I agree about the wear factor. But I've never ran on the R1's and at least want to try them once. I've been on R6 Hoosier's once on my last 911 Carrera and it's like glue on the track! BTW, I was northeast region DE Champion in 2008 !!