Tires For Level 1

[Lookwhos]

I'm doing level 1 @ Pocono on Monday the 23rd. I've been told that level 1 will focus more on visual skills and cornering and less on speed and lean angle etc. I currently have a good set of Metzler Sporttech M1's on the bike with at least 90% tread that I'm sure will be more then adequate. However, I also have a set of Pirelli Super Corsa's that have 1 track day on the front and the rear is brand new. Having them Mounted & ballanced is not an issue because I do them myself. My question is do you think I should mount up the Pirelli's or save them for track day's where I might get more use out of the higher performance tire?

 

Thanks,

Andy

[Lookwhos]

I just finished Chapter 10 of Volume 1 and answered my own question. M1's it is... Although, I probably wont slide them either

[stuman]

Use the best tires you have. You can go as fast as you like and lean as far as you want at the school. Tires are cheaper then bodywork and you would be better off if you didn't have to worry about your tires.

[Kevin Kane]

I'm with Stu Man on this one. Just because you are riding in level I doesn't mean that you're not going to need good tires. Pocono East is a technical track; 11 turns in 1.6 miles and if they install a chicane at the end of the back straight, it will be 12 turns. You will use your tires here so don't be short sighted; mount the Super Corsa's.

 

Kevin

[Lookwhos]

Ok... Will Do!!! Thanks for the input