Casper Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Should I be concerned about tires for my first track day? I currently have PR4s on the Daytona. They have probably 60-70% life left. Should I get something stickier for the track or does it really not matter that much in novice and for first track day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Doesn't matter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Shouldn't matter, just make sure there's good life (and they arent old as shit). As long as you are comfortable on the tires ya got on there right now you should be gravy. (Just my .02) When and where can we expect to see ya out there? Edited June 13, 2017 by TimTheAzn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 They should be fine for a novice track day if you stay in one of the middle groups. If it's super hot they will start to feel greasy toward the afternoon. I have run the pr2's and pr3's on the track with no problems. Just watch tire condition as the heat builds and don't hamfist the corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Get the tires, it's only a few hundy. Well worth the extra margin for error. Plus the added mental comfort/confidence. Edited June 13, 2017 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 56 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: When and where can we expect to see ya out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUYZFR1 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 You should be fine for your first day. Not sure what your skill level is but those tires can handle the fastest novice pace and then some. I wouldn't go out and spend money on new tires until you become hooked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 48 minutes ago, OSUYZFR1 said: You should be fine for your first day. Not sure what your skill level is but those tires can handle the fastest novice pace and then some. I wouldn't go out and spend money on new tires until you become hooked. I'm not confident with my skill level, which is why I'm doing a track day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUYZFR1 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 29 minutes ago, Casper said: I'm not confident with my skill level, which is why I'm doing a track day. Cool. That's the best place to learn and practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 56 minutes ago, OSUYZFR1 said: Cool. That's the best place to learn and practice. I have a lot to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Ben I've seen you ride, you're gonna have a fun time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Track helps a lot with learning, and is fun. If school was as fun as track days I'd have multiple PhDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) I love Putnam, a personal favorite. Putnam eats tires though. Personally I'd replace them, 60% isnt much and that is still a month away youll be needing new tires after that day anyway. You're a good rider and will likely get bumped to Intermediate too. Get a set of Q3 for that day and then your mind wont be holding you back because youll be on tires fully capable of Advanced pace that will still have a couple thousand street miles in them after that day. Just my 2 pennies Edited June 15, 2017 by MidgetTodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Go for new tires. PP3s would work for you too. You will be bored until after lunch but will learn things. You are probably fast enough to ride intermediate but should learn as much as possible on your first trackday for your sake and others on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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