motorkas;290580 wrote: Kevin, I'll jump in on this one
Ran Q2's at the beginning of the season, slicks for the whole season, switched to the 211's for Thunderbolt (Collin didn't have slicks).
Q2's v Slicks - you'll notice. . . and the more you push, the more you'll notice. . .
, you notice how they grip while leaned over and you'll definitely notice how much better they are while braking hard and trail braking. . .not saying the Q2/3 are bad (they're actually an incredible tire) - just saying the slicks and 211's are that much better. . .
Slicks v 211's - I couldn't tell tell a difference (same compound - basically same tire but with tread to make them DOT). . .
The 211 fronts are AWESOME (so are the slicks
. . .do it - don't look back. . .just be careful with them if you use them on the street - (get heat into them)
Use warmers if you have them - if not - definitely try to get some (takes the guessing game out of "have they heated up yet")
Also, Dunlop recommends 32/32 with Q2/3's - it's 33/23 hot (front/rear) for the slicks and 211's (if it's cooler, drop 1 PSI - at least that's what my brother and I did this weekend. . .)
Oh yeah - easily getting 6+ days from a rear. . .
Hope that helps!!!!!
PS - Anthony - prepare yourself - you're going to SHRED the right rear side of your tire at lightning - not the tires fault - it's the big bowl on that track. . .