Pirelli tires

I am just switching to pirellis and I was wondering what temp should I run and I was told you have to set them while they are warm. Also I was wondering if any one had a log so i can like keep track of progress and everything else if so thanks.

 

I don't even look at the temp, its all about the psi hot, there is a video of the ama pirelli vender (moose)
quote "the only thing I use the pyrometer for is track temp"

The log http://feelthetrack.com/downloads/RaceDaySheet.pdf
its dave moss's sheet

 

Our Pirelli vendor (Tigershark Racing out of Oregon) set me up with 32 front and 30 rear right off the track (12 laps/20 minutes). If you have an outdoor thermometer and tire pressure gauge, you can set up a chart showing before and after temps and pressures.
For example, I have 70 degrees F and 27.5 psi Front/25 psi Rear = 32/30 fresh off the track. I plot out the temp throughout the day, and I have a decent starting point for cold vs hot pressures. Of course, the warmer it gets throughout the day, the lower your "cold" psi setting will be.
I was told that Pirelli designed the tire to operate at 32 front and 30 rear hot, that's it. Take it with a grain of salt, but once we set my temps properly, I got a real consistent performance from the tires.

 

Some good info specific to pirellis on www.pirelliprivateer.com :up:

 

I wonder if FERRACCI can help:down:

 

help what?

 

28r 31f hot. U heard it here 1st

(but dont just listen to me...everyone is a tire expert round here

 

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27961

 

i knew where you where going with that comment. i assume you feel that Ferracci did something wrong.

 

No, Pirelli did, by not having them sign a contract, not like that means anything.

 

tHANKS everyone I appreciate it

 

Of course I'm insane, why do you think I'm still at this
I understand the business, hence the contract comment.
I've seen teams screw Pirelli around too many times, and don't like it.

 

Sorry, a couple of WERA teams and riders I should have said.

 

Facts just get in the way.

 

Ask Moose.