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Another thread about track day tires.

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    Re: Another thread about track day tires.

    With the wheels off the bike, spin each bearing by hand. If you feel anything other than smooth, replace them.

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    Re: Another thread about track day tires.

    Quote Originally Posted by maxim_X View Post
    So do I make the switch to a DOT and take it easy on the streets?
    If you are only doing trackdays, my suggestion would be to find out what tires are available at the trackdays, and go with their recommendations. All of the mfg's have great tires and something that will work at all levels.

    The benefit of using the brand available at the track is to have easy access to replacements. At almost every event, we end up selling a new Pirelli tire to someone that either picked up debris and got a flat, or wore out the tire in the middle of the two days.

    Once you've decided on a brand, if you have spare wheels you have options.

    1 - DOT Race tires on one set and RAIN tires on the other. This will give you max track grip and you can get by on the street - just ride smart.

    2 - DOT Race/Slicks on one set, Street rubber on the other. Use the street rubber if it rains at the track.

    3 - DOT Race/Slicks on one set. Street on the other. Rain tires in the trailer and swap them on if it rains. Cost is higher but it would give you the best grip at all times.

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    Re: Another thread about track day tires.

    Quote Originally Posted by 35racer View Post
    If you are only doing trackdays, my suggestion would be to find out what tires are available at the trackdays, and go with their recommendations. All of the mfg's have great tires and something that will work at all levels.

    The benefit of using the brand available at the track is to have easy access to replacements. At almost every event, we end up selling a new Pirelli tire to someone that either picked up debris and got a flat, or wore out the tire in the middle of the two days.

    Once you've decided on a brand, if you have spare wheels you have options.

    1 - DOT Race tires on one set and RAIN tires on the other. This will give you max track grip and you can get by on the street - just ride smart.

    2 - DOT Race/Slicks on one set, Street rubber on the other. Use the street rubber if it rains at the track.

    3 - DOT Race/Slicks on one set. Street on the other. Rain tires in the trailer and swap them on if it rains. Cost is higher but it would give you the best grip at all times.

    4 - get another set of wheels. DOT Race/Slicks on one set. Street on one set. Rain tires on the third

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