Training with softer tyres to simulate a rubberized track

Dustin Gust · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 27

Hi,

in the track where I usually race there's a big difference in grip level between the days before the race and the day of the race. Many drivers set up the chassis on the day before to be very slippery because on sunday, with much rubber on the track and, therefore, more grip, the kart goes fine.

Because it's like playing the lottery and because you finally have two setups (a set up for usual days and a different setup for the race), I've thought that it would be better, instead of having two setups, training with a softer tyres that will simulate the extra grip that the track has the day of the race.

We usually race with Mojo D2, so I'd thought practicing with Mojo D3.

Do you think it's an acceptable idea?

Thanks!

Rich Hays · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:47 am Post subject:

The Mojo D2 is a HARDER tire than the D3!

-rh

Jim McMahon · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:27 am Post subject:

Choose from the following, they are all pretty soft:

Hoosier R50
Bridgestone YxA's
Vega Yellows (XP)
Dunlop DDS
MG Green
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Dustin Gust · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 27

Oscar Aguilera · Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 1614

my opinion on your question...

i need more information.

if your goal is to be able to practice with more grip like under racing conditions, then adding stickier tires might get what you want...

it depends on why the track is so slick? so if the track is slick because of dust, dirt, and rain...you will get more grip with the tires, but you will be increasing your tire budget because the sticky tires will wear out quicker.

if your goal is to get seat time...then just practice with the same tires you always race with....leave the kart set up alone and concentrate on being smoother. dont worry about your lap times and other karts that are there with you practicing.

not sure how much your track changes. so when you have 2 setups???? in my experience it is the better set up for when the track gets grip that i leave alone. i know when i show up on race day, my lap times will suck and the kart is a bit twitchy. but the track will come to me. i might adjust tire pressure only, but the kart stays in the same set up.

if your track has a drastic difference and you are changing more than tire pressure....than your way IMO is better if you have $$$ for tires.

so i dont think it is a horrible idea.

i would never do that myself.

and if you have the cash to blow on tires....knock your self out and be prepared for a different set up with the sticky tires maybe?