Used slicks and usable heat cycles
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I've driven Michelin cups below 40 degress for the first run or two. It will be like driving on ice for the first couple of laps, and I'm not exagerating. Think Lime Rock in March and April.
Not many tires work in those temps, and you will have to over drive them to bring them up in temp.
Not many tires work in those temps, and you will have to over drive them to bring them up in temp.
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I agree about the "never know what you're going to get" perspective. Sometimes you'll get a solid deal, other times you'll get skunked. Sure it all evens out. But it's a real bite in the butt when you get skunked and basically waste money on useless tires along with the mount & balance costs. Can really make for a sucky DE day when you go into it with the expectation of having some fun with a "new" set of tires and come to find they blow.
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I agree about the "never know what you're going to get" perspective. Sometimes you'll get a solid deal, other times you'll get skunked. Sure it all evens out. But it's a real bite in the butt when you get skunked and basically waste money on useless tires along with the mount & balance costs. Can really make for a sucky DE day when you go into it with the expectation of having some fun with a "new" set of tires and come to find they blow.
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I'm not crazy about risking the car at the Glen. Don't need to race but can't stop driving.
Would love giving or getting coaching if that opportunity came, but we will see how the Lime Rock race works out.
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Pirelli DH &DM
Someone wanted to know the difference between these two Pirelli slick models.According to my tire guy the DH is the hard and the DM is the medium compound .Someone else said that the DH lasted longer which makes perfect sense considering the compound differences .Does anyone know where the P Zero slick sits in all this in terms of grip and longevity?TIA HOM
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FYI Bob Chick has retired and now spends most of his time fishing.
I used his in the past and always had great luck with used Yoko and Michelin slicks.
I used his in the past and always had great luck with used Yoko and Michelin slicks.
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In my experience, there are two big drawbacks.
The first is that it is impossible to evaluate the efficacy of the basic platform, validate the setup or quantify accurately changes in either setup or fine driving technique because used tires are invariably past their prime.
The first is that it is impossible to evaluate the efficacy of the basic platform, validate the setup or quantify accurately changes in either setup or fine driving technique because used tires are invariably past their prime.
He's not asking about racing on them....