Ted in Rochester

Does anyone know, if a driver is willing to forego championship points, are we aloud to run Michelin slicks in GTC3 instead of Pirelli?

Toby Pennycuff

No authority here, but putting Michelins, or any other ire for that matter, would probably move you from GTC3 to GTA1.

analogmike

correct Toby. Register in GTA1 if you don't care about points.

Ted in Rochester

Toby:

Interesting thought. Last year, if we did not run the spec tire (Michelin at the time) we, I believe, could stay in class but would be awarded no pints towards the championship. I have found nothing in this years regs stating either way.

Ted

smf32s

I'm out of my 996 and in a 997 now. Did testing a few weeks ago. The Pirellis are awesome. They do not fall off and get greasy. Stayed consistent all weekend. Give them a chance and follow PMNA specs for your alignment.

You'll thank me.

Stu

MirageJHU

You can stay in class you'll just officially DNF every race and quali session. So you'll always start from the back etc...if you switch to a legal class you might not be competitive in that class but at least your times and points will count.

I know this because I ran with Pirellis not purchased from JX2 for my first race and I was DQ'd/DNF'd for every session. Started every race last, grid'd for quali last (which really is the only thing that sucked, but since quali time doesn't matter...)

Surfbum

So if I run Pirelli slicks that I got at a Pirelli Cup event I'l get DQ'd at a PCA race?
Thats unbelievable!

Ted in Rochester

How does PCA know where the tires were purchased and who actually monitors this at an event? I already have some never used Pirelli rains that came with my car and would hate to trash these.

Stu, you say use PMNA Pirelli alignment specs. Do you mean the specs that are in my (2001) owners manual? If not, who at PMBNA should I contact?

Thanks!

aspenripper

So if I had left over new stickers not from current vendor those would be "illegal " as well even though they are Pirellis ? If true very wrong for a number of reasons.

FLA997

I believe the tires are marked by JX2

smf32s

Ted, I will go and and try and find the alignment specs for you. I have them someplace. They are available in your docs from PMNA if you have access to them.

Stu

714evo

If you run Pirelli tires that were not purchased from JX2, the tire sponsor for the GTC spec series, then you will be DQ'd.
Yes, its harsh. But it is the way the economics work since JX2 paid money to PCA and is running a contingency for the spec series.

As Toby said, tires are not spec'd in GTA1.

Nizer

Wouldn't you just get moved to GTA1 or other appropriate non-spec class?

fstockcarrera

Use the stock specs as listed in the cup manual IIRC -4.5 frt -4.2 r stock rear toe front toe your preference is a good starting point.

bob

Ted in Rochester

Thanks, Bob. Will I see you at the Clash?