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    Tyre compound for Taupo?

    I intend to race at Taupo at the VCC Rd1 meeting in May.
    I have been adviced to use a med/hard compond tyres as the track is abbrasive.
    I have also been advised to use a soft tyre coumpound because it will be cold and some of the track patching is slippery.
    I am picking the races will be around 6 laps.
    Any advice would be apreciated.

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    Information I was fed from Dunlop while being looked after them mate was as follows and worked very well in real world application.

    Harder compound tyres will resist cold sheering naturally due to the harder compound. That's simple enough.

    Further to that, hard tyres are actually designed to work within a lower temperature range, thus giving better grip with diminished temp.

    Hope that helps.
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    Medium or Endurance compounds mate, soft will Rip up through winter and cold periods.

    Try this for a deal from hell - 3 customers purchased in the last 1.5 hours this combo!

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    (Endurance and Rain are only available as a rear tyre) in the 120/70x17, and 190/55x17 sizes. We
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    The offer goes like this - The customer buys a front and a rear, and
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    $600-00 for 3 tyres!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Smith View Post
    I intend to race at Taupo at the VCC Rd1 meeting in May.
    I have been adviced to use a med/hard compond tyres as the track is abbrasive.
    I have also been advised to use a soft tyre coumpound because it will be cold and some of the track patching is slippery.
    I am picking the races will be around 6 laps.
    Any advice would be apreciated.
    Jimmy and Shaun are both correct and that Conti offer is great. Harder compound tyres are indeed designed to run at colder temperatures. Spring rate choice and the internal damping force curve also has to be in a suitable window to help induce tyre temperature into the right zone that precludes undue risk of cold shear.

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    I'm gonna try knobbly tyres as I always end up on the grass at that track.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Taylor View Post
    Jimmy and Shaun are both correct and that Conti offer is great. Harder compound tyres are indeed designed to run at colder temperatures. Spring rate choice and the internal damping force curve also has to be in a suitable window to help induce tyre temperature into the right zone that precludes undue risk of cold shear.
    Lots of good advice here so far, and we should all take note - there is an important link between tyre performance and suspension setting. Inducing more heat into the firmer tyre you are forced to use in certain conditions by using a heavier spring rate is one example.
    It's a big picture thing, and a dynamic system, and the advice regarding compound choice for Taupo is pretty much on the money, especially in the cooler conditions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scracha View Post
    I'm gonna try knobbly tyres as I always end up on the grass at that track.
    I'd pay to see that!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by scracha View Post
    I'm gonna try knobbly tyres as I always end up on the grass at that track.
    You could also do a few laps at Hampton Downs with them on.

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    Thanks Guys,
    Lots of excellent info there, much apreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shaun View Post
    $600-00 for 3 tyres!!!!!!!

    Got any 250/50 x 13's??????? Oh, I need them black too!!


    Any one purchasing these, also recieves my advice FOC, at the race track
    Advice from you???
    What, where the nearest pub is? Who's got the biggest....., who can drink who under the table.........
    Is it still beastiality if ya fuck a frozen chicken??

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrivy View Post
    Advice from you???
    What, where the nearest pub is? Who's got the biggest....., who can drink who under the table.........


    Just advice on how to AVOID Concrete Walls Hahaha



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    Quote Originally Posted by Shaun View Post
    and I know it;s not size that matters for a FACT!
    YES IT IS!!! The bigger the engine the more power......
    What were you thinking????
    You're suspect I reckon Shaun!!!
    Is it still beastiality if ya fuck a frozen chicken??

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrivy View Post
    YES IT IS!!! The bigger the engine the more power......
    What were you thinking????
    You're suspect I reckon Shaun!!!


    Woops, got stuck on thinking about Women today mate, lovely in Taranaki today
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