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

[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.

[bradders]

God its so complex! Makes DD control tyre even more sensible...!

[Chef]

That's great thanks :-D

Yes really looking forward to Almeria!! Went 8 years ago and it rained like a monsoon....roads washed away you would not believe it.....but still went out on my pirelli diablo's (748sps) which were great in the wet

I discovered I was pretty good in the wet and also that I was not much faster in the dry........so comparatively rubbish!

I think I will ask Holbeach's advice....as Bradders says this is getting complicated!!

But great advice so thx

[Chef]

Holbeach have recommended Metzeler Racetec Interact K2 F&R.......

Anyone used these??

[Chef]

In the end I have gone for Pirelli Diablo Superbike Pro Slicks - needs warmers -similar grip to K3's so work with std chassis & suspension - but will last 2-3 days I hope on an inters std rider like me but they are SLICKS!!! and therefore sexy as :-)

Never used then before - will report back

[antonye]

Originally Posted by bradders

God its so complex! Makes DD control tyre even more sensible...!

Many a true word said in jest!

[bradders]

Originally Posted by antonye

Many a true word said in jest!

No jest meant! :

[Chaz]

Metzler race tecs