Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Tyres > Best Track Tyres?

[dunlop0_1]

I've used the Supercorsa's (sc1 front and sc2 rear) to race on the 996 with no issues however, I do prefer the R10's. They seem a tad more stable but with the same grip as the Supercorsa's and are a bit cheaper then the Pirelli's.

IMO the Dunlop's are to expensive for trackdays.

Yer pay yer money etc.................

[Chef]

Thanks!

[pbrown]

R10 are very good tyres for most people. No need for a hard front though.

Best grip & longevity will be attained from D211GP not the racer variety but bloody expensive.

[Chef]

Thanks

Didn't realise there was a difference...

I thought there was a D211 road comp

The D211 racer in endurance, med and soft

So which is best :-)

Thanks again

[pbrown]

D211 GP are Ntec DOT racing tyres that should under no circumstance be used on the road (unless your doing TT or road racing). They are probably the best treaded tyres you can buy for track use. Soft/Med front & Med rear but depending on time of year that will actually mean different compounds (4 number compound code on tyres)

D211 GP Racer are a poor imitation for use on the road / track use.

[bally71]

If your going to choose compounds .. go for the harder or endurance options

The harder compounds work better in this range .. softer compounds will tend to loose grip if they overheat and wear a lot faster than normal

you might want to consider taking an extra rear too .. no point skimping if you're going all that way

You'll love almeria .. great track .. great atmosphere

[pbrown]

Dunlop rears can be turned so you would get close to double the time on them. I would get them fitted the wrong way first as some of the tyre people associated with TDO's can be funny about turning tyres unless you have your own levers.

If your buying from holbeach, I'd ask for his recomendation on tyre compound as some of the newer tyres work better with soft compounds when it gets hotter. Dunlop suggest there endurance compound when the track temperature is low to counteract cold tear.