Michelin Slicks - Heat Cycle to extend life ?
05-25-2013, 12:56 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
I am very curious about the Pirelli's .Anyone have any experience? I have spoken to one person who runs a GT2 on the track .He stated that they are more consistent and last longer.
05-25-2013, 04:18 PM
#18
I run the Pirellis, I won the Platinum/overall Pirelli GT3 Cup series last year.
I like them, they're quick and have reasonable life, but as in any competitive series where tenths (or less) often separate pole from further back, you need to go through a lot of fresh tires to stay at the top of the pack, so I don't have much experience racing them with lots of heat cycles, though I do of course use older tires in practice.
They do seem more consistent than the Michelins, esp. the fronts on the 2010+ cars.
I like them, they're quick and have reasonable life, but as in any competitive series where tenths (or less) often separate pole from further back, you need to go through a lot of fresh tires to stay at the top of the pack, so I don't have much experience racing them with lots of heat cycles, though I do of course use older tires in practice.
They do seem more consistent than the Michelins, esp. the fronts on the 2010+ cars.
05-27-2013, 01:46 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
What pressures do you run for your Pirellis? My front end feels good at 28-30 hot but the pyrometer says I'm overheating the insides... Rear I'm at around 30...
I run the Pirellis, I won the Platinum/overall Pirelli GT3 Cup series last year.
I like them, they're quick and have reasonable life, but as in any competitive series where tenths (or less) often separate pole from further back, you need to go through a lot of fresh tires to stay at the top of the pack, so I don't have much experience racing them with lots of heat cycles, though I do of course use older tires in practice.
They do seem more consistent than the Michelins, esp. the fronts on the 2010+ cars.
I like them, they're quick and have reasonable life, but as in any competitive series where tenths (or less) often separate pole from further back, you need to go through a lot of fresh tires to stay at the top of the pack, so I don't have much experience racing them with lots of heat cycles, though I do of course use older tires in practice.
They do seem more consistent than the Michelins, esp. the fronts on the 2010+ cars.
05-27-2013, 03:10 PM
#20
Former Vendor
