Track day - what tyres?

olly22n · 30-08-2011, 10:07 AM

Hi guys, just picked up my CSL and am thinking of doing a trackday in it.

It currently has nearly new PS2's, what are these like on track? I am not after out and out grip, but I do not want to destroy a grand worth of tyres!

Has anyone been round snett on PS2's? If so, what were your thoughts?

Olly

**glendog74** · 30-08-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by olly22n

Hi guys, just picked up my CSL and am thinking of doing a trackday in it.

It currently has nearly new PS2's, what are these like on track? I am not after out and out grip, but I do not want to destroy a grand worth of tyres!

Has anyone been round snett on PS2's? If so, what were your thoughts?

Olly

PS2s are not bad as a track day tyre. Ok, they don't offer the ultimate in-corner grip of the Pilot Sport Cup tyres or similar but they do stand up to some real abuse and react nice and progressively during cornering.

The one thing i will say is make sure your car's geo is checked and set up properly and do not run a road based setup as you will wear the outer edges of the tyres when you push on a little more. If running standard suspension you should consider fitting Turner adjustable camber plates and spacing the front wheels by 10/12 or 15mm.

olly22n · 30-08-2011, 10:38 AM

Thanks glen. AS far as i know it will be a road setup I am running.

I think I may just turn up and see if I can get on for half a day..?

Bounce · 30-08-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by olly22n

Thanks glen. AS far as i know it will be a road setup I am running.

I think I may just turn up and see if I can get on for half a day..?

As Glen says, PS2s are very good on track.I would do a couple then progress to Cups.

olly22n · 30-08-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bounce

As Glen says, PS2s are very good on track.I would do a couple then progress to Cups.

Will I knacker them?

Bounce · 30-08-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by olly22n

Will I knacker them?

Wouldn't have thought so, not on your first trackday and if its wet you'll be glad you had them.

DuncanR · 02-09-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by olly22n

Will I knacker them?

I will buy em off ya as long as they are down to the canvas !!

30-08-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	Track day - what tyres? Hi guys, just picked up my CSL and am thinking of doing a trackday in it. It currently has nearly new PS2's, what are these like on track? I am not after out and out grip, but I do not want to destroy a grand worth of tyres! Has anyone been round snett on PS2's? If so, what were your thoughts? Olly

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30-08-2011, 10:38 AM	#3
olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	Thanks glen. AS far as i know it will be a road setup I am running. I think I may just turn up and see if I can get on for half a day..?