Trackday-only bike: street or DOT race tires?

azoomm · 04-27-2010, 04:01 PM

Tires can make or break your trackday experience. Trusting your tires is imperative. Go with Race.

eta: I mean race compound. I wouldn't go with slicks until you have warmers...

smileyman · 04-27-2010, 05:51 PM

I think you can't go wrong with more sticky!

Safe to say if you aren't pushing hard on race slicks it will just be a waste. You have to use warmers with them and beat on em hard on the track. Otherwise a cold or not up to performing temp slick will put you down just like an overheated street tire.

04-27-2010, 04:01 PM	#1
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Tires can make or break your trackday experience. Trusting your tires is imperative. Go with Race. eta: I mean race compound. I wouldn't go with slicks until you have warmers... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

04-27-2010, 05:51 PM	#2
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I think you can't go wrong with more sticky! Safe to say if you aren't pushing hard on race slicks it will just be a waste. You have to use warmers with them and beat on em hard on the track. Otherwise a cold or not up to performing temp slick will put you down just like an overheated street tire. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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