Questions for those who are drag racing
11/9/05, 10:33 PM
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11/9/05, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by max2000jp@November 9, 2005, 9:12 PM
Not really a theory, it's racing 101. Street tires get greasy when hot, simple as that. If it was a 555R or 555RII you were running, then that's a different story. The compound is simply not up to the task at higher temperatures. Ever seen a car after it's been out on a road course for a few laps? The tires are literally melted and get heat cycled. When you heat cycle a tire, it leads to inconsistent traction. In conclusion, if you are burning out street tires, you are just wasting money. Spin the tires quickly to get the dirt, rocks, etc.
Not really a theory, it's racing 101. Street tires get greasy when hot, simple as that. If it was a 555R or 555RII you were running, then that's a different story. The compound is simply not up to the task at higher temperatures. Ever seen a car after it's been out on a road course for a few laps? The tires are literally melted and get heat cycled. When you heat cycle a tire, it leads to inconsistent traction. In conclusion, if you are burning out street tires, you are just wasting money. Spin the tires quickly to get the dirt, rocks, etc.
11/10/05, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by don_w@November 9, 2005, 11:36 PM
Not skurred... just not a stick tranny.
Not skurred... just not a stick tranny.
oh snap - I forgot about that Don!! LOL !!
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