worn tires give you phenomenally higher dry traction compared to full skid. thats why tire rack offers shaving.

up to a point...as I learned with my evo performance drops off once you are within 1mm of the cap ply, but if you let it go that far you are at 120% of the wear life of the tire anyways....you're not even in tread compound anymore.

 

So what is a good steelie and rubber combo if you have the Brembos? In wisconsin for the winter

 

You can't run steelies with the brembos, you need at least 17" wheels. Just search around for a set of 17"s that clear the brembos. I ran Drag DR-34s with a 225-45-18 tire with no problems, went great in the snow.