How many track days - RE71R
02-24-2018, 09:38 PM
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You should have no problems getting 8 days out of the 71s. If it were me though, I'd probably go RS4s...they'll last you the whole year!
03-07-2018, 05:27 AM
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03-20-2018, 12:52 PM
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03-27-2018, 07:39 AM
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I've run about 8 sets in the last few years. They last about 10 hours. The first hr they are a little squirmy and slower. Then they are rock solid till the end. I haven't had them overheat on track, but I don't run in real hot temps typically. I've found them to be very durable. Certainly the best 200tw tire out there right now for speed in wet or dry.
-Paddy
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03-28-2018, 06:00 AM
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What about heat cycling the RE71 using a service such as from TireRack?
Would that extend the useful life? It's not a race tire, but seems to have many of the same characteristics.
Would that extend the useful life? It's not a race tire, but seems to have many of the same characteristics.
03-28-2018, 07:05 AM
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Yah I can safely say we've never run across a 6 hr fall off. In the enduros the first driver of the day ALWAYS complains about overall grip. They think the pressures are too high, they are just fine in reality. We thought about shaving the tire to mitigate it but we didn't want to be forced to change during an 8 hr in the garage. Being forced to do it in the garage is what kills yah with AER.
SOFT springs. I think it's 700/500 lbs but I'd have to look at my notes. I've run soft springs on the r comps too without any trouble. Backed up with a real deal shock and a high enough ride height.