Another kind of race rubber, either a really good or bad idea

cossie1600 · 10-16-2010, 11:07 PM

I got these tires for cheap. Size is 285/30/18 on my 18x9.5 35mm offset. Let's hope they fit and work better than my RE11s, they were race take offs from Panoz. THe Pirelli Corsa Directionalizion is a rain race compound, wonder how they work in the dry. Anyone know?

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10-16-2010, 11:08 PM

Try lookin at tirerack.com they have ratings for each category

cossie1600 · 10-16-2010, 11:15 PM

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AutoX Z · 10-17-2010, 11:34 AM

Rain compounds are usually super super soft and work at much cooler temperatures than dry tires. Running those in the dry you are going to burn them up very very quickly and because they are overheating they won't grip very well.

M.Bonanni · 10-17-2010, 01:28 PM

I don't know the regulations for that class as far as tire compounds go, but usually most racing series rain tires are too soft for the dry, especially on a 3400 lb. street car. They will likely blister, chunk, and overheat very quickly. There is a chance thought that they are hard enough compound due to race regulations that they might be ok.

cossie1600 · 10-17-2010, 07:43 PM

I just bolted them onto the car. I will drive them on the street and then dry it at an autox before I make a decision on dragging them to the track. I honestly don't even know if they will turn soft again, but its a $150 gamble I am trying

10-16-2010, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Another kind of race rubber, either a really good or bad idea I got these tires for cheap. Size is 285/30/18 on my 18x9.5 35mm offset. Let's hope they fit and work better than my RE11s, they were race take offs from Panoz. THe Pirelli Corsa Directionalizion is a rain race compound, wonder how they work in the dry. Anyone know? Uploaded with ImageShack.us

10-17-2010, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	Rain compounds are usually super super soft and work at much cooler temperatures than dry tires. Running those in the dry you are going to burn them up very very quickly and because they are overheating they won't grip very well. __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

10-17-2010, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	I don't know the regulations for that class as far as tire compounds go, but usually most racing series rain tires are too soft for the dry, especially on a 3400 lb. street car. They will likely blister, chunk, and overheat very quickly. There is a chance thought that they are hard enough compound due to race regulations that they might be ok. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

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10-16-2010, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Try lookin at tirerack.com they have ratings for each category

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10-17-2010, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I just bolted them onto the car. I will drive them on the street and then dry it at an autox before I make a decision on dragging them to the track. I honestly don't even know if they will turn soft again, but its a $150 gamble I am trying