How Long Do Tires Last For Track Days?

[Limitedslip7]

I've got a set of Contisport Attacks on my R6 right now that I have used on the street for around 4-5000 miles (put it on last summer) and two Novice trackdays. They have plenty of rubber on the sides and haven't hit the wear bar in the middle yet. When would it be a good idea to replace the rear? I'm planning on doing another track day at Mid-O on the 22nd. I'm not sure how many heat cycles these can handle before traction begins to degrade...

[blue03636]

I'm assuming they are a street tire, don't worry about heat cycles that's really a race tire thing. I run all my street tires to the bars on the track. You shouldn't have an issue getting 5-10 days from a set maybe more depending on pace.

[r1crusher]

But nobody rides as slow as you, Craig.

[blue03636]

But nobody rides as slow as you, Craig.

Just you buddy.

 

Hell I got 22 days out of a front and 10-12 out of a rear pilot power coaching in I an N groups.

[r1crusher]

Don't hate on my because I'm faster than Nick and you're not.

 

And there is no coaching in I group.

[blue03636]

And there is no coaching in I group.

 

Sure there is.

[r1crusher]

I figured you'd have argued being slower than Nick.  Glad you've finally given in and realized your shortcomings.

 

[blue03636]

I figured you'd have argued being slower than Nick.  Glad you've finally given in and realized your shortcomings.

 

 

You racing at beaver? Lapping you in 8 laps will be my next goal. 

[r1crusher]

I'll crash you before I let you pass me fucker.

 

Bring it!!!

Edited June 7, 2013 by r1crusher

[Photos by Marty]

R1 just let me know where you plan on trying to take out Craig so I can get some images of it.

[J_Copeland]

This thread is full of Win already !

[RonStopable]

Jeff,

I would just bite the bullet and buy new tires, especially in light of the recent spilt you had on that Conti rear that is on the bike now.  Plus new tires would look so much better on that pretty bike of yours

[Revelstoker]

Slow guy in I and only ride 4-5 days a year. I ride Q2s and they will last me a couple years. I don;t think I have actually worn our a front yet and the rear I changed wasn't to the wear markers yet. I changed them out just for age and peace of mind.

[Casper]

My biggest fear of doing a trackday is burning up tires quicker.

[r1crusher]

You won't know until you get your pastie white ass to the track.

[blue03636]

My biggest fear of doing a trackday is burning up tires quicker.

 

I wouldn't say they burn up quicker but you will buy softer tires. If you are doing double duty you will use up the sides on the track and the centers on the street. 

[Casper]

You won't know until you get your pastie white ass to the track.

 

I am pasty. 

[jdonn]

I am pasty.

Can pirates be pasty?!?!

[Casper]

Can pirates be pasty?!?!

Apparently yes.

[jdonn]

Apparently yes.

Johnny Depp would disagree, friend...

[gixxie750]

Never gamble with tires.  In your case yes get a fresh set.  Its cheaper in the long run.