Doing a track day this weekend. Running Pilot Powers on an RC51. Normally run 30/30 in the summer or fall at Tally/Barber. Temps are supposed to start out around high 30's and progress to high 50's. Should I up the pressure a little bit to prevent tearing? How much?
ask a michelin trackside vendor. it has been so long since i used a street tire (or rode on the street for that matter..LOL) i don't remember.
Pilot Powers are street tires......they won't be nearly that suceptable to tearing from temperature fluctuations like race tires would be.
I always do ask the vendor, and I run them because they are durable and I can get away with no warmers. They are also OK in light rain. I assumed lower would be better too, but it was pointed out on here not long ago that you should raise pressure. Just needed an idea how much. Still trying to figure it all out. Thanks.
I always do ask the vendor, and I run them because they are durable and I can get away with no warmers. They are also OK in light rain. I assumed lower would be better too, but it was pointed out on here not long ago that you should raise pressure. Just needed an idea how much. Still trying to figure it all out. Thanks.
I would Keep them at 30-30.... If you do put more in either I wouldnt do more than a pound in each... All depends on how aggressive you are, track and conditions..... Be carefull though... When those start to go they go... Unlike a One or a Cup.....Might be time to get some race compounds..
So tearing shouldn't be an issue then. Lots to be said for a set and forget tire like the Pilot Power at my pace. They have served me well, but admittedly I look forward to the day that I can say that tires are holding me back. Thanks for the input from all.
