Advise For Running Slicks

[EIPtuningR32]

hello, i got my hands on a set of Michelin road course slicks off of a 911 cup car. I bought wheels for them (axis supermesh's) and am having them mounted tomorrow morning. My question is, what should I and should I not do when running these? A friend of mine broke 2nd gear in his viper last week running these same tires. It ought to be interesting as I am on factory suspension.lol

do's and donts?

[PowerDubs]

Do have a fat wallet.

Don't cry when **** breaks.

[Yak Meat]

Do have a fat wallet.

Don't cry when **** breaks.

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[EIPtuningR32]

Do have a fat wallet.

Don't cry when **** breaks.

oh god..... like what?

[Vic@eurosport]

I run slicks (Kuhmo Ectsa V710 size 245/35/18) on a road coarse with zero issues, probably well over 200 miles of on track abuse & I haven't had a single issue. I wouldn't worry about them just make sure to check your wheel torque after a session because the increased lateral grip can sometimes make them come loose depending on wheels, fitment, lug bolts, etc.

[graeme86]

Couple of guys here have had some issues with wheel bearings with the extra side load on them (higher grip in corners).

Just need to keep an eye on them.

[Swapped6n]

What kind of racing will you be doing?

Drag racing?
Or track (circuit) racing?


I can only advise that with track/circuit racing that all should be well.

I ran slicks for years on my Vw Polo and had no problems.

But for best results, uprate your bushings in your suspension/chassis

Just be sure to warm them up nicely by letting them scrub a bit (not too much or you will cause peeling) and to gradually find the limit

Then you should be fine

[PowerDubs]

oh god..... like what?

Depends on what you are using them for.

If just on a roadcourse for increased lateral grip.. no issues.

If used for drag strip, red light racing, etc.. (increased launching grip).. then the load increase that normally spins the tires will go elsewhere. Our cars are pretty stout.. but still, **** happens. If you are lucky, it will just break an axle.. not so lucky, your clutch could glaze. Even less lucky, break your trans or haldex. I'd wager the clutch will smoke before an axle.. but axle is much easier and cheaper to fix.


Why do you want slicks? I've seen plenty of people get in trouble w/ slicks when they should have kept normal tires on the car. Not to be a dick, but if you are a good enough driver to truly warrant slicks..you should already have a firm understanding of what they are going to do to the car both mechanically and traction wise. People might say I am a wuss.. but they can be dangerous for an inexperienced driver going past his limits.

[PowerDubs]

BTW- slicks on stock suspension is never a good idea...

[Vic@eurosport]

BTW- slicks on stock suspension is never a good idea...

Agreed, slicks with stock suspension will have massive body roll, it's going to be really soft on the track with that kind of tire.

[EIPtuningR32]

Not to be a dick, but if you are a good enough driver to truly warrant slicks..you should already have a firm understanding of what they are going to do to the car both mechanically and traction wise. People might say I am a wuss.. but they can be dangerous for an inexperienced driver going past his limits.

whatever man...

[rex_racer]

Axles and wheel bearings are the main things to keep an eye on. When the bearings go, they can go pretty dramatically and sheer the spindle carrier.

When on track, give em 2-3 laps to warm up before you start to drive the car deeper and harder. Cold R comps, are much slicker than street tires and will slide around quite a bit.

[climbingcue]

Agreed, slicks with stock suspension will have massive body roll, it's going to be really soft on the track with that kind of tire.

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