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Which wheels and tyres to use for track day?
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"Without doubt the first modification is to fit new track-biased tyres. You might not need the stickiest rubber in the world, just something consistent and reliable so you can have fun lapping the car all day long. Remember that tyres harden with age, so avoid using any that are more than about three years old."
From an article of preparing a car for trackdays.
Consider this; You are following a similar car through some fast bends, you've done a few laps and your confidence is building. He is on good tyres you are not. He brakes later than you corners faster than you and if you try to follow you will be in the armco.
If your car is not fully prepared with tip-top tyres, brakes and suspension components you are risking yourself, your car and other drivers.
If you use those tyres and it's wet you are asking for trouble.
I have 45yrs of track history with cars and bikes.
From an article of preparing a car for trackdays.
Consider this; You are following a similar car through some fast bends, you've done a few laps and your confidence is building. He is on good tyres you are not. He brakes later than you corners faster than you and if you try to follow you will be in the armco.
If your car is not fully prepared with tip-top tyres, brakes and suspension components you are risking yourself, your car and other drivers.
If you use those tyres and it's wet you are asking for trouble.
I have 45yrs of track history with cars and bikes.
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Thanks everyone.
I'm not chasing lap times or other drivers but I take the point about the risk of using old tyres.
I also don't fancy the risk of running illegal tyres on the drive home.
I never even considered track day tyres. It's my first track day in ten years and it's only one evening at Brands. No plans to do more.
I'll use the Michelins.
I'm not chasing lap times or other drivers but I take the point about the risk of using old tyres.
I also don't fancy the risk of running illegal tyres on the drive home.
I never even considered track day tyres. It's my first track day in ten years and it's only one evening at Brands. No plans to do more.
I'll use the Michelins.
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Endoman said:
This.
18s weigh more as well. Listen to Colin Chapman. Except he's dead.
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