OEM Contisport attack tires for track day?

[tanks95]

Are these tires okay for track day?

Listening to a buddy at work, who said they suck?

[kevin_stevens]

Yes. I've ridden both Sport Attacks and Road Attacks at track days. Go up to your buddy and say "No, YOU suck!". That'll teach him.

KeS

[tanks95]

Originally Posted by kevin_stevens

Yes. I've ridden both Sport Attacks and Road Attacks at track days. Go up to your buddy and say "No, YOU suck!". That'll teach him.

KeS

Yea, I thought at 40 peer pressure would stop.

[Dshred]

Originally Posted by tanks95

Yea, I thought at 40 peer pressure would stop.

I think it actually gets worse.


Kevin, you should post that picture of your tire from the track day. The one you posted on the other forum.

[dazoo]

I rode the OEM tyres on track and they were excellent. A fair bit harder than what I am used to and I wasn't pushing them as hard as I would now, but they are well up to the task.

[S1000RR ROB]

when mine wear out ill be buying some more.......

very good road tyre for wet and dry grip and warm up time.....

for the odd track day there spot on.......in intermediate group.....

[chipset]

Originally Posted by tanks95

Yea, I thought at 40 peer pressure would stop.

Ever heard of "Keeping up with the Jones'?" Peer pressure, baby!

[1000RR]

Originally Posted by chipset

Ever heard of "Keeping up with the Jones'?" Peer pressure, baby!

Exactly... the only difference between 40+ and being under 30... is the "keeping up" part just got more expensive (but usually more fun too )

[kevin_stevens]

Originally Posted by Dshred

I think it actually gets worse.


Kevin, you should post that picture of your tire from the track day. The one you posted on the other forum.

This one?



This is a Conti *Road* Attack, used at a track day on my ZX-14. The rear got just a little greasy in the late sessions, but the front was fine. Nice pattern, picked up some rubber, worked just great. Stuck well enough to drag the fairing...



KeS

[Dshred]

That is indeed the one.

Do you remember what pressure you were running?