Heat Cycling for DE Track Tires

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Originally Posted by iaincamp

I'm purchasing a set of Nitto NT-01 for my stock '01 Boxster S, to be installed on dedicated track rims for DE events. Comparing prices on the web, Discount Tire Direct has the best price, shipped, AND offers heat cycling for $15/tire. I drive my car to the track, so I can't heat cycle them myself without losing a track day. Any thoughts on the importance of this? Thanks.

After chewing through a dozen sets of NT-01 tires I do think a heat cycle/rest period helps with consistent grip and longevity. As soon as I get a new set I take them for a mountain drive. I start gradually and work up to speed to get heat in them. I then take an easy cool down drive home and remove them till next track day. I am chasing every 1/10th in a TT series so it's more critical than DE days. I have not paid for the HC service from Tire Rack.