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      08-26-2013, 07:06 PM   #41
MMisencik157
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As you've found out the hard way the Pilot Super Sports are not meant for track use. Michelin fluffs up the description of the PSS with some irrelevant information about Michelins race tires used in Le Mans but its just misleading marketing bologna. If you wish to run street tires on track you should only use tires from the EHP category (RE-11A, ZII, AD08R, R-S3, XS... ect.) But even with those tires and a faster driver in a heavier car still needs to manage tire temperatures thorough out a session. Brand new full depth tires run in the summertime (or when its hot) especially need to be taken care of as they can't shed heat as fast.

CVR is a smooth track but is punishing on tires because of the relentless long sweeping corners.

Also for anyone who does more than one or two track events per year, tires from the EHP category will give you longer tread life as well since the PSS will grossly overheat and vaporize with track use.

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