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I have 996 Targa - have done 16 track days - (I guess that means I am "intermediate") I have been running Michelin PS 2s.
The tyres last around 5 or 6 track days which isnt too bad, but after a couple of track days the outside edge/rims get worn really badly, and the rest of the tyre is perfect. I swap the tyres over as they arent directional, but I am wondering if I change to a different tyre (Pirelli P zero maybe?) would I get better wear in this area?

I maintain the following pressures (hot) 36F 40R. I have run them at lower temps and it seems to make no difference.

thanks

Author:	AH 1953 [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Track Day Tyres
I have 996 Targa - have done 16 track days - (I guess that means I am "intermediate") I have been running Michelin PS 2s. The tyres last around 5 or 6 track days which isnt too bad, but after a couple of track days the outside edge/rims get worn really badly, and the rest of the tyre is perfect. I swap the tyres over as they arent directional, but I am wondering if I change to a different tyre (Pirelli P zero maybe?) would I get better wear in this area? I maintain the following pressures (hot) 36F 40R. I have run them at lower temps and it seems to make no difference. thanks

Author:	tr7v8 [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Track Day Tyres
AH 1953 wrote: I have 996 Targa - have done 16 track days - (I guess that means I am "intermediate") I have been running Michelin PS 2s. The tyres last around 5 or 6 track days which isnt too bad, but after a couple of track days the outside edge/rims get worn really badly, and the rest of the tyre is perfect. I swap the tyres over as they arent directional, but I am wondering if I change to a different tyre (Pirelli P zero maybe?) would I get better wear in this area? I maintain the following pressures (hot) 36F 40R. I have run them at lower temps and it seems to make no difference. thanks Sounds to me like you need more negative camber in the geo. You need a tyre temp gauge, then tweak the camber until the temp is even across the tread.

Author:	AH 1953 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:37 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Track Day Tyres
thanks Jim - appreciate your response that makes sense, i will give it a try & let you know how i get on.

Author:	Graham Waller [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:24 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Track Day Tyres
Oh and hello AH1953.........what's your name and where are you from?

Author:	Sean Smallman [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:52 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Track Day Tyres
You coulod do with a trip to http://www.centregravity.co.uk they will set your car up properly and save you money on tyres. FMIIATGTSE, are you adjusting your tyre pressures during the track day?

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Author:	AH 1953 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:02 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Track Day Tyres
Sean - thanks for that - I have in fact already had the Geo changed a bit but only by half a degree - apparently i need some adjustment to the front suspension to get another half degree (front & back)- so i think i will have to do that. Yes i do adjust the tyre pressures - i keep reducing the pressures so that they run 36 F & 40 R when hot. I notice there are lots of different opinions on TP - what is your view?

Author:	AH 1953 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Track Day Tyres
Hi Graham - the names Andy & I live in Berkshire.

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