JoeMag

How many heat cycles do Yok slicks last? Or do they last pretty good until a certian % of tread is worn? ...Assume on 2400# 930.

RSRRacer

I use 40-50 laps as my estimate. Either one enduro or a few shorter sessions

38D

The GTC1 guys got 11-12 heat cycles from the rears and 2x that from the fronts. Give your hp/tq, I would guess you'll get more like 7-9 from the rears.

RSRRacer

If you want to have something on the car that's round and black and rolls then you can use it after 4 or 5 heat cycles. If you are trying to win or set a fast lap than dont bother.

ngoldrich

As a point of comparison, my experience with Dunlop is similar to RSRracers experience.

I get 2 good heat cycles only (out of the fronts). Depending on the track surface I may get 1 or 2 additional (total 2-4 cycles) but that is it.

My rears are good for more.

This is true for really pushing the car hard. If the car is driven much slower it does not matter....

Norm

Jerseybean

Just for comparision what kind of heat cycles do the new hoosiers R6s get.

38D

Absolutely, but we were just talking about life, not how fast they are. Slicks degrade far faster than Rs. When I ran goodyear slicks, the first heat cycle was magic, the next 2 were ok, and after that they just got worse and worse.

JoeMag

Thanks Guys...

analogmike

On Michelin CUP slicks I find if you run them ONCE then let them sit for a few days, you can get several days out of them with decent stick. Of course they are never like the 1st session but they are useable. Unless they delaminate on their 3rd cycle

My car is painted and has a bumper and deck lid and mirror... getting there!

JoeMag

Regarding the R6's, I'm pretty sure they're made out of the same compound as the Rolex Slicks, which I have used. I've gotten ~15 heat cycles out of those with decent grip, with a real steep cliff at the end. In some other threads, I've heard similar from other folks.