Hoosiers in 2012??

Yes our wheels and tires are wider.

Last year we ran Pirelli but this year we may make a change.

http://www.p45competizione.eu/contents/technical-data

 

Sorry, Rob. I should have added the smiley face for you.

Simple is always better!

 

"Yes our wheels and tires are wider."

We would love to run wider fronts!

Our cars must be a lot heavier, as well. We're every bit of 3k, even with our svelte, fit driver.

 

Time for another smiley face!

infinitely more svelte than I!

 

BTDT

 

I have raised this problem with the Sponsorship Manager and his response is that it must be our fault, our installation, our set up! Hoosier cannot be having a problem because the lawyers have not called (my words) derived for MHz reference to people of consequence. So I think this also means that we need a tire service company at every event. Without these guys it means that we have to assume no more than 4 cycles per set. Whereas if they could be flipped I think we could get 6 cycles per set. So far I have 9 cycles on the set I used at Daytona. But they are roller skates now. I could not get them to turn he rollers ona Dyno last week.

 

With setup changes and a sympathetic driver, I've seen VERY competitive times on two different 5 to 6-plus heat cycle sets today... It may be an issue with setup and the loose nut behind the wheel.

vlamgat, you say 9 cycles on Daytona tires? Sounds pretty competitive with other manufacturers.

Be nice to have tire support. Sure wish you could get Woodman to come. He's terrific.

Just as long as everyone is on the same tire...

 

We'll find out in March.

Tires are one of the largest budget items in most racing efforts.

With the field tight, it can mean the difference between go or go home.

No prize for longevity. This ain't no DE.

 

My issue is why are 3 different cars set up with negative camber wearing their outside edge? It makes no sense unless the tie rods are so loose that on left turns all 3 cars are behaving like live axles without Panhard bars a la a Spridget or a 30s vintage MG?

The Daytona tire is supposed to be very different from the 100 or 80 series slick that we have been running (at least in Texas) since 2007. I have probably been through 30 rear sets since I switched from Pirellis and I have never worn at outside section. My fronts wear very evenly despite 2 or 3 alignments every year and I always set up with 2.5 degrees of negative front. Rob and our Porsche friend have greater negative camber but we all see this phenomenon.

And yes tires are a huge part of the cost but it's one that we have all bought into in different degrees. However the assumption is that the supplier is giving us a fair shake with the product in order to have their name on our cars. It would be a pity to have to get to Road Atlanta before we get their attention.

 

What is the word on next years tires? Hoosiers?

 

On the subject of tires, I would be glad to participate in any pre season testing.

At this point, though, it might be better to continue to use the old tires for a while. It's awfully late to change from a compound we all know.

 

This is a good and validated approach. Should be in your set-up guide!

 

We are still in negotiation with Hoosier on sponsorship, 95% certain we will be on Hoosiers again next year.