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DaveK
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PostPosted: 09:50 - 11 May 2013    Post subject: Trackday on half worn tyres Reply with quote
Would you do this? I am running Metzeler M5 sportecs on my R1 and the rear has just under 3mm tread - 5mm is new tread depth, so its just over half worn. The front is nearly new.

Would it be best to replace the back tyre before doing a trackday? My gut says yes but at around £150 its an expensive tyre.

Cheers,
Dave
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Tungtvann
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PostPosted: 10:14 - 11 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
They'll be fine.
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PostPosted: 02:53 - 12 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have the squarest tryes ever, will they suffice?

Please bear in mind they are square! Square!
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Red Devil
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PostPosted: 10:45 - 12 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
kiddakidda wrote:
I have the squarest tryes ever, will they suffice?

Please bear in mind they are square! Square!


You could use them but they might be a bit unstable on turn in and feel like it suddenly drops in to the corner.
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