07-22-2019, 11:28 PM | #15 |
Drives: Track prepped 2018 Camaro ZL1 (a10) Join Date: Aug 2013
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How can you tell how close a SC3 tire is to cording before it actually cords?
I'm trying to plan ahead and figure out if I'm going to get a 5th track days out of these tires or not.... the track is tough on tires, lots of turns and cornering, not much straightaways.
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07-23-2019, 06:49 AM | #16 | |
Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012
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While some tracks are harder on tires vs others, note that tires undergo highest loads in fast sweepers. Quality of pavement also makes a big difference. Older tracks will be harder on tires, as asphalt wears out and pavement becomes more abrasive. Driver also makes a big difference re tire wear, if he/she slides the car much. Finally, camber affects wear as well. Too little and outside will suffer more. Too much and the inside will. A track friend with a ZL1 on brand new G3Rs killed his outside front in just over ONE DAY right down to steel carcass (which was shooting sparks!), last weekend with 3++ camber (cant recall exact spec, but it was tons). So, no precise answer, as i am not aware of one, but some food for thought. Cheers |
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07-23-2019, 02:10 PM | #17 |
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If they don't look close to this you are good to go
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07-23-2019, 04:48 PM | #18 |
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Grip will start to fall off slightly after 15-20 heat cycles and wear. My lap times drop 2-3 seconds before they start to cord. Corner exit traction starts to go first.
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07-23-2019, 05:09 PM | #19 | |
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My laptimes fall off slightly but still within 1 second on a 2+ min lap. G3s are a stout tire. Perhaps G3Rs fall off more? |
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07-24-2019, 12:10 AM | #20 |
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Thanks for the answers guys, much appreciated, learning lots!
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