Tires for wet track day?
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Kneedragger34
New Member
I wish perelli offered their 'wet' tires in the US. I hate riding in the rain, so a full rain tire is a waste. But once the rain stops I'd like to get out there.
Laszlo
Member
Will be curious how wet it'll be. I did YCSR last August at my local track NJMP last August, torrential rain for both days. Fun on the Africa Twin i did it on, but was hoping to have no rain at least one day of the school and then one day of track day. Good learning experience i guess if it does.
For rain tires, do people swap out deducted wheels?
For rain tires, do people swap out deducted wheels?
Laszlo
Member
Makes sense. I'm running racetec rr k3 that came stock on my Thruxton RS. Will be curious how the bike and the tires do.
tdelegram
Control Rider
Any true street tire will be fine, keep in mind they are not designed for high performance rain riding like true rain tires are but should be suitable for less than standing water fast pace. I coached on the roso coral 3's this weekend in full rain tire weather and was surprised at how well they did for thr conditions not aqua planing and only a few slides when pushing the cane on the side of the tire.
Stickboy274
Tire Guy
Right now Monday looks like rain in the morning. A hypersport street tire should be good ( Q5s, or the Mutant looks like it would do great). I believe you will be running drills in the morning, not pushing it.
www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com
Mutant | Dunlop Motorcycle
Mutant is what you might expect: A mutation of unique components that create one of the most versatile street tires Dunlop has ever produced.
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Pirelli sells an intermediate rain tire
Kneedragger34
New Member
What model? I only see the diablos.
Stickboy274
Tire Guy
I haven't gotten to play with them yet. I've looked at them and how they are made. I think they would be good for intermediate track conditions, and novice group riders.
I want to talk to Cori and see if I can get some to have on hand.
tad158
Astronomer not Astrologer
I have a pair of these on a spare set of rims. They are fantastic on a damp track. Lots of grip, and work great for the few times they are needed.
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When the track drys out they overheat quickly and get greasy, But by that point put the slicks back on.
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When the track drys out they overheat quickly and get greasy, But by that point put the slicks back on.
I actually picked up one of these at Lightning today and it worked great. I generally don't shill, especially for something as subjective as tires, but with steady rain and standing water, it worked for my Novice self just fine. I had a Dunlop straight rain in the front. I had a pucker moment coming into turn 1 a little hot, but everything held together, so I'm looking forward to rain again, but hopefully without flash flooding thrown in.
DIABLO™ Wet - Motorcycle tire | Pirelli
DIABLO™ Wet: the official tire of the world Superbike championship, for top performance on intermediate surfaces
Kneedragger34
New Member
That's what I was referring to. Don't see any vendors in the US that sell them. Only visor shop.DIABLO™ Wet - Motorcycle tire | Pirelli
DIABLO™ Wet: the official tire of the world Superbike championship, for top performance on intermediate surfaceswww.pirelli.com
tdelegram
Control Rider
Hit up James Bock in the south or Metric Devil Moto in the north, they can ship too
NothingClever
ATP/3C
I confirmed with Mark Tenn (Pirelli rep in Florida) these are not hard to get but are hard to find with vendors. Vendors don’t want to purchase them and have them age out. Then it’s a loss.