Daytona Spec tires (Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Dunlop) for Endurance Race

[LMsports]

  In 5 lap sprints, on 186hp Gsxr 1000, I used a set of pirelli's per race.  Expensive, but I won every race. 

Red900 is awesome!!!

[red900]

Was    (kinda)

[Rick Johnson 29]

This is my first year in expert so I will not be in the front.
How about the Bridgestones 003's? Anyone tried those at Daytona on a liter bike?

[red900]

Rick, have you tried the new Pirelli 190/60 rear tire?  Its the cats ass on a liter bike.  They just came available august of 09.  They are revamped compounds that last longer and bite better than the previous sc2 and sc1.  In addition, the 60 series profile boasts an increased patch size of about 15-20%, which translates to more grip!  I would not be surprised to see that green compound last a couple sprints at daytona.  You should give it a try, the turn in is much fast as well. 

[Rick Johnson 29]

No I haven't. I ran the Stones all last year but think I'll go back with Pirelli. I hope they have the 190/60 for sale at Daytona. Do you know if they will? Is this a dot tire or just slicks or both? I'm doing 3 Sprints the GTO and ASRA qualifying and Supersport race. I guess I should plan on 2 rears for sure. Do you think one front will last for all these races and 12min qualifying?

[red900]

I think you could get away with that.  I am sure they will have some there but as always it is best to call ahead about 3wks and have them put your name on exactly what you want. 

Check out the Pirelli racer forum at   diabloracer.com

Dustin

[Rick Johnson 29]

Thanks I'll check it out.

[cincykid]

Hi! Newbie to CCS forum, nomrally hanging over at another race forum W*$A.  My first post here.  I raced with CCS a couple of times a LONG time ago but have been racing endurance in another organization for years.  Really looking forward to running Daytona with you guys. (myself and Gap-Man).  I ran Bridgestones for the past 6 years on an SV but am now running an '09 gsxr 600 in endurance with a complete endurance setup.  Due to the fact that Daytona is new to me I called both Stick boy with Bridgestone and Bru with Dunlop.  Bru said the only way to go is with the Dunlop Daytona tire which they only will be selling out of their paddock at the track.  Stick said I would be okay with the hard compound DOT Race 003's.  SO, due to cost, I think i am going to run the Bridgestone's for practice on Friday and see how they handle before spending the change on the Dunlops.  Both said the cold TIRE PRESSURE is the key factor because your contact patch on the outer part of the track goes from 1 1/2" down to 1/2" and the tire needs to dissipate all the heat over the entire tire and if it doesnt, thet one patch will disappear real fast!  We are just racing for fun and the experience of Daytona dn meeting other racers from another group, but I just want to be SAFE!!  Looking forward to meeting you all for the TC!

[LMsports]

Before the spec tire came into being with the AMA, the last couple Daytona 200 winners and some other podium finishers were on Pirelli's. To me it shows that the Pirelli is more than competent to handle the rigors of Daytona while providing excellent performance.

[Graham]

Michelin has a Daytona spec rear tire 190/55..