Track days tyres

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by p88sow, Sep 16, 2014.

Page 1 of 2
  1. p88sow

    p88sow New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2013
    Messages:
    61
    Likes Received:
    6
    Going to do my second track day noticed my bike needs a rear tyre, currently running pilot power 2ct tyres, what tyres would you recommend ?
     
    #1 p88sow, Sep 16, 2014
  2. Scott

    Scott Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,747
    Likes Received:
    448
    212 scubs and I have some for sale ;)
     
    #2 Scott, Sep 17, 2014
  3. SimonRR

    SimonRR God Like

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2012
    Messages:
    4,216
    Likes Received:
    2,059
    Yeah the Dunlop D212gp pro are awesome track tyres :)
     
    #3 SimonRR, Sep 17, 2014
    • Like Like x 1
  4. p88sow

    p88sow New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2013
    Messages:
    61
    Likes Received:
    6
    Probably be my last track day this year so iv bought another pilot power 2ct for the rear, but i will purchase some of the d212 for next year... cheers...

    recommend tyre pressures ?
     
    #4 p88sow, Sep 17, 2014
  5. IcarusGreen

    IcarusGreen Elite Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2012
    Messages:
    3,100
    Likes Received:
    1,227
    Mitchelin power cups.
     
    #5 IcarusGreen, Sep 17, 2014
  6. Scott

    Scott Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,747
    Likes Received:
    448
    I tired power ones and wasn't keen. They better ?
    Pressure for 212? 2ct best to ask hot pressure of the day from the tyre geezer of the day mate. They should no best
     
    #6 Scott, Sep 17, 2014
  7. wedgiewolves#223

    wedgiewolves#223 God Like

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2011
    Messages:
    3,955
    Likes Received:
    2,314
    I use 31/32 front hot 21/22 rear hot d212
     
    #7 wedgiewolves#223, Sep 17, 2014
  8. Scott

    Scott Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,747
    Likes Received:
    448
    33 :25 hot for dunlops I do
     
    #8 Scott, Sep 17, 2014
  9. wedgiewolves#223

    wedgiewolves#223 God Like

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2011
    Messages:
    3,955
    Likes Received:
    2,314
    I was getting bad wear anything over 2324 mmmm I get lovely wear now might be different when I jump on the blade
     
    #9 wedgiewolves#223, Sep 17, 2014
  10. SimonRR

    SimonRR God Like

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2012
    Messages:
    4,216
    Likes Received:
    2,059
    I use 33 21 off the warmers on the 212
     
    #10 SimonRR, Sep 17, 2014
  11. Jimbo Vills

    Jimbo Vills God Like

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2011
    Messages:
    9,877
    Likes Received:
    6,654
    Cant believe the dunlops run so low on the rear!???

    why is that?
     
    #11 Jimbo Vills, Sep 17, 2014
  12. Jase

    Jase Elite Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2012
    Messages:
    2,165
    Likes Received:
    1,794
    They have a hard side wall so I was told
     
    #12 Jase, Sep 17, 2014
    • Like Like x 2
  13. Scott

    Scott Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,747
    Likes Received:
    448
    Wow I'm runnin them well high to u boys. I did do 23 then 24 then mate said do 25 ,,,, I did and it cleaned it up the best it had been. Do u feel the front is a bit soft / flexy at 31?
    I have an issue of wallowing goin into the left aftr snet back straight,,, might have something to do with it ?
     
    #13 Scott, Sep 17, 2014
  14. Scott

    Scott Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,747
    Likes Received:
    448
    N tec construction what ever that means. Means low px. Also like Michelin ?
     
    #14 Scott, Sep 17, 2014
  15. Jimbo Vills

    Jimbo Vills God Like

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2011
    Messages:
    9,877
    Likes Received:
    6,654
    might be your suspension set up mate? more than pressure.... but you are scrubbing a fair bit of speed there.... be more concerned if you was getting it on the big right handers??
     
    #15 Jimbo Vills, Sep 17, 2014
  16. Scott

    Scott Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,747
    Likes Received:
    448
    Only there only place.theough turns think I'm ok and most other braking
     
    #16 Scott, Sep 17, 2014
  17. wedgiewolves#223

    wedgiewolves#223 God Like

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2011
    Messages:
    3,955
    Likes Received:
    2,314
    I have uped the front a psi and will do another I think but feels sound as a pound
     
    #17 wedgiewolves#223, Sep 17, 2014
  18. Peter

    Peter Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2013
    Messages:
    195
    Likes Received:
    40
    You will be surprised :D it means... 'New technology' ;)
     
    #18 Peter, Sep 17, 2014
  19. Souleh

    Souleh Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2013
    Messages:
    573
    Likes Received:
    354
    If youre riding to the track the 212gp but if not, has to be kr106/108 :D
     
    #19 Souleh, Sep 23, 2014
  20. wedgiewolves#223

    wedgiewolves#223 God Like

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2011
    Messages:
    3,955
    Likes Received:
    2,314
    Sorry to jump up me and yorkshire tyke are using slicks next year I've run d212gp all season well since d211 ages ago .

    What are you paying for kr106/108 and what's the difference cheers for any help

    Wedgie
     
    #20 wedgiewolves#223, Sep 23, 2014
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page