KOAN

I also have seen no appreciable improvement in longevity due to heat cycling. However, I do get close to 20 heat cycles on a set, but I do drive them until they cord. With a good setup, the wear is even - and even with an agressive setup, you can flip the tires. WRT cycles: the first 2-3 are fasest, the next 10-12 are pretty close to equal, and the last few are a mixed bag ending with sessions that are 1-2 seconds slower, and more difficult to drive.

IMO you can run fast lap times on the leading side of the Hoosier's slip angle range and preserve a few extra decent sessions. Ymmv.

-td

This has been my experience also.

bella1

I do and yes I think it helps. I go by the manual where I drive a new set for 15 -20 minutes gradually increasing speed to max lap time for me. Then pit remove and leave off car at least 24 hours or more. I get approximately 15 - 20 heat cycles with the last 5-10 heat cycles reserved for DE and driven less agressively. Bob Woodman supports this procedure and that is good enough for me.

onefastviking

Yes.
And it helps in heat cycles and faster laps when still in the sweet spot of the tire.

Veloce Raptor

No, sorry, I have experience with Hankook Z214's, but not the KumHo V710's.









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