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Originally Posted by arshadj
Hey, guys, thanks for all the inputs!
Mdex, I will take note of your recommendation about camber, thanks!
Topless, Pat, Pat, I have had 3 track days thus far, and have come to the limit of what I can achieve with stock tyres. So though I am not advanced yet, I think I can do better with better tyres. Here in Dubai (desert!) there is very little rain in the winter to worry about, and the normal road conditions are really good. So I am thinking that I will keep the semi-slicks on the car till Feb-Mar by when I hope I will have done another 4-5 track days. (So full slicks and soft-compound racing tyres are out)
I have made enquiries, and Michelin don’t do 265/40s in PSCs. They however do 265/35s and 275/40s. Can I use any of these instead?
Cheers, Arshad
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I'm sure you'll hear a lot of different things from many different people. I would recommend at least ten track days before going to R-comps. In the long run, you will be a better driver.
I'm not the only one that believes this, either. I have many friends that are instructors, and they'll all tell you the same thing. They come from a few different groups, too, including SCCA, ACNA, PCA, BMWCCA and NASA.
I had probably 15 days under my belt before going to R-comps, and dropped two to three seconds off a 1:24 lap time immediately. I have no regrets and feel I'm a better driver for doing so.
Of course, if your goal is to set a fast lap time on your next day at the track, get the tires. If you're more interested in improving your sills, don't.