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I'm going to my first Driver's Training and Driver Education this weekend. I'm debating about my tire situation and need to make a decision this morning, so I figured I would get some opinions.
I have a brand new set of Michelin PS2 tires on the car right now (w 19" rims). I intended to use these this weekend b/c I don't have an extra set of wheels. How much damage will I do to these tires in one weekend?
At this point, I'm not sure if this will be a one time thing or if I will want to 'track' the car more often. Again, this is my first event.
So here are my options:
Option #1 - Go with current setup and hope for minimal damage. This way I will be able to decide if I want to buy extra wheels dependent on my interest to continue going to the track. However, obvious risk here is to shred my new tires - very expensive tires.
Option #2 - Rush and get an extra set of wheels and mount some cheap tires that will work (like Hankook or Kuhmo). This way I would keep my new tires in good condition and would have an extra set for future track time (assumming I want future track time).
My CS student ran his first track event at VIR last year on the OEM PS2 tires. Considering that his car had the stock alignment, I thought the outside edges of his tires held up very well for the 3-day weekend. I could see some scrubbing at the edges, but they didn't bevel down like some I've seen. I think he had 18" rims. His tire pressures just after a run session were 40-42 psi, but I can't remember exactly where he set them cold. He was a very good student, and didn't try to go too fast in tight turns, so his tires didn't roll over much, and he didn't get into serious push mode. By Sunday, his fast lap times were in the 2:25s, so he was moving around the course pretty quick.
My general advice for new students is to run on good street tires; and the PS2s are very good tires. With 19" rims, your tire choices will restricted.
Yes 19" rims restrict your tire choices significantly. At some point you will need track wheels and tires, but not right away. Jim's advice is very sound.
My CS student ran his first track event at VIR last year on the OEM PS2 tires. Considering that his car had the stock alignment, I thought the outside edges of his tires held up very well for the 3-day weekend. I could see some scrubbing at the edges, but they didn't bevel down like some I've seen. I think he had 18" rims. His tire pressures just after a run session were 40-42 psi, but I can't remember exactly where he set them cold. He was a very good student, and didn't try to go too fast in tight turns, so his tires didn't roll over much, and he didn't get into serious push mode. By Sunday, his fast lap times were in the 2:25s, so he was moving around the course pretty quick.
My general advice for new students is to run on good street tires; and the PS2s are very good tires. With 19" rims, your tire choices will restricted.
not to hijack this thread, but what's the minimum tread depth allowed on stock ps2's for a DE event?
Since this is your FIRST D.E. your not likely to kill a set of tires. My advice, "run what you brung". Stay on the stock OEM rubber. If you really enjoy DE and plan to do more, then start shopping for a bargain on 18" "OEM take-off" wheels.
On Michelin PS2 tires, look for about 40psi HOT at all four corners.
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Especially for your 1st DE, you should learn your car configured as you drive it on the street. I very much doubt you'll be driving hard enough to chew up your tires.
Do watch your pressures. I find most 1st timers overinflate their tires. I agree w/drvreg re: a 40psi hot target for PS2 which likely will mean bleeding off air during the day, after discussions w/your instructor.
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