StewartG Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I'm agonising over whether to go for super soft 32R's this time, I've been happy with the standard soft ones for the last few tyre changes but George Polley hasn't got stock at the moment. Obviously the SS compound will be more grippy but not last as long. Does anyone know by how much? I'm getting about 4000 miles from the softs how much will this change. Someone must have been there and done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 SS are significantly grippier than S, obviously at the expense of durability. My SS lasted about 2500-3000 miles, although 25% of that was on track, with the S lasting about 3000-3500 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 It's also a lot easier to overheat the SuperSoft 032r's, I tended to find that 10-15mins on track and they started to go off.. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I never really did more than 15 mins in a session, so never noticed that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight fart Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I bought SS as wet's, (sods law since I've had them it's been dry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 'Super Softs' on the front and 'Softs' on the rear supposedly provide better turn in and less understeer. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff seven Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Ive tested a few tyre set ups with 032s, JWs fireblades ss all round, wet or dry you will not improve grip, but as mad manx says, ss on front and s rears works treats, on heavier Ks ect; although I have a soft spot for 500s,superior in the wet and superb dry, left to right fronts on hot track days, I know the construction of the 500 is to take the torque in its rotation as fitted, but the fronts will be fine they will degrade up to half as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now