Was it time?
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Thanks! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't me or my tires. It is the only place I have experienced that. Other tracks seem to have bumpy spots, but that was smoother and more like waves. I guess between Grand Am, IRL and the various sports car series they put a lot of stress on the pavement.
As Matt mentioned, that tire is gone. I have flipped rears with no problems. The challenge is that you have to flip them early enough so you still have rubber for the other side. Just keep an eye on the tires after each session.
I have not used them, but the 211's tend to chunk when flipped. If you search the BBS there is a thread about this. Some people won't do it, others will, and keep an eye on it.
I have not used them, but the 211's tend to chunk when flipped. If you search the BBS there is a thread about this. Some people won't do it, others will, and keep an eye on it.
Flipping shouldn't be a problem if you do it soon enough. Once you have worn down one side of rubber, it's not worth flipping. In the A group, I would think that you will need to flip a tire every day.
For my pace and tire wear, if I flip the 211 GPA rear every day I could see getting 3, maybe 4 days out of it. I had a Medium 211 GPA for Barber and I have a little rubber left on the right side. I did not flip the tire after the first day, but I will from now on. This tire is good for another day, or half day, if I were to flip it now.
As always, listen to what your tire is telling you. It will let you know when it's time. If you are smooth and build you pace methodically and in small increments, you will get a bunch of warning before the tire lets go.
As far as bumps go, I had some major issues out of 4 (just over the crest of the hill) and out of the kink in the back straight. If I were to the right of the track at either place, I was getting a bucking bronco type effect. You can hear it in the videos (http://tracktalk.nesba.com/showthread.php?t=18638). It wasn't to bad as long as I steered clear of the bumps. It does seem I need some suspension work though.
KH
For my pace and tire wear, if I flip the 211 GPA rear every day I could see getting 3, maybe 4 days out of it. I had a Medium 211 GPA for Barber and I have a little rubber left on the right side. I did not flip the tire after the first day, but I will from now on. This tire is good for another day, or half day, if I were to flip it now.
As always, listen to what your tire is telling you. It will let you know when it's time. If you are smooth and build you pace methodically and in small increments, you will get a bunch of warning before the tire lets go.
As far as bumps go, I had some major issues out of 4 (just over the crest of the hill) and out of the kink in the back straight. If I were to the right of the track at either place, I was getting a bucking bronco type effect. You can hear it in the videos (http://tracktalk.nesba.com/showthread.php?t=18638). It wasn't to bad as long as I steered clear of the bumps. It does seem I need some suspension work though.
KH