Tire wear at Road America

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  1. bigdawg500

    bigdawg500 n00b

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    I ran a 1000cc GSXR in the A division at Road America July 7-8 and just chewed my tire up! I think it was the carousel but could there be something wrong. This was after 3 sessions!

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    #1 bigdawg500, Jul 11, 2010
  2. on2wheels

    on2wheels Rides with no training wheels

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    I ran a Pilot Race PRE on a fast Intermediate PACE and had no trouble with tire wear on my R1. I only ran Monday, but the tire looks ready to go again with no problem.

    The PRD is a pretty soft compound rear tire.
     
    #2 on2wheels, Jul 13, 2010
  3. Chris.Blake

    Chris.Blake Rides with no training wheels
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    which power race is it?
    The PR4 would do that
     
    #3 Chris.Blake, Jul 13, 2010
  4. twilkinson3

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    I'm going to say carosel and suspension setup - the chew marks are only on the right side

    Tire pressure may have had something to do with it too - what were you running?

    oh and did you have warmers on those?
     
    #4 twilkinson3, Jul 19, 2010
  5. Chad.Eiring

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    That rear should be around 22psi... I am not expert, but that may be cold tear which means that you are running too much pressure (more pressure, less flex, less heat)

    Chad
     
    #5 Chad.Eiring, Jul 20, 2010
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