tyre pressures for slicks
#1
Hi All
I've got my 1st set of 16" slicks for a forthcoming trackday. I've been recommended to start them off at 10psi less than usual and monitor them throughout the day.
Any other views, experiences?
Cheers
Lee.
I've got my 1st set of 16" slicks for a forthcoming trackday. I've been recommended to start them off at 10psi less than usual and monitor them throughout the day.
Any other views, experiences?
Cheers
Lee.
#2
I got my 16" slicks of a motorsport tyre dealer who has been in business for 20 years and knows his stuff . He told me to run them at 29 psi all round and check the tyre temp across the width of the tyre after each session . If the center of the tyre is a lot colder than the edges add 2 psi , if it's a lot hotter let 2 psi out . Bear in mind the outside edge will usually be hotter than the rest of the tyre unless you are running on competition suspension and you can't do much about that . You will find that the outside front wheel will wear quicker than the rest and you may need to swop it round if it gets too worn . Keep a check on your brake pads as you will be able to brake a lot later and harder than before and you can wear a set of pads very quickly .
This is important . Give the tyres a couple of laps to warm up before going flat out . I've seen too many accidents caused by drivers not giving thier tyres , brakes and themselves a chance to warm up .
Derek
This is important . Give the tyres a couple of laps to warm up before going flat out . I've seen too many accidents caused by drivers not giving thier tyres , brakes and themselves a chance to warm up .
Derek
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