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Old 08-26-2007, 12:11 PM
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I'm looking for recommended tire pressure for track use. I'm riding an '07 600RR with Dunlop Qualifiers and I weigh in at around 220lbs. My 1st track day is coming up and I'm just looking for a good starting point.
 
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Old 08-26-2007, 02:12 PM
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Ask around when you get to the track. Not much help but the Pirelli guys recommend 33 front and 31 rear for Corsa III's at Portland.
 
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the michelin rep told me at the last day i did that you need to get your cold psi and then check again when you get back to the paddock

if it is over a 5psi difference you dont have enough air
if it only a 2-3 difference you have two much air


 
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Ask around when you get to the track. Not much help but the Pirelli guys recommend 33 front and 31 rear for Corsa III's at Portland.
thats a lil high... i dont know the track your on, but me and my buddies run 29-27 front and than -1 in the rear.
 
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o those are on all sorts of tires though, corsas, PP 2ct and some others
 
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go as normal and ask the tech at the track when you do your inspection...they'll know the best...Have fun at the track!!!
 
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Corsa III's run a higher recommended pressure than others. For the Qualifiers, I use 30/30 when using warmers or 32/32 when not using warmers.
 
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Old 08-26-2007, 10:40 PM
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Thank you all for you're help. I just want to keep the rubber where it belongs. Thanks,
 
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The only lowside I ever had on a track was due to cold Qualifiers and is why I run warmers now. Make sure you take it easy for a lap or two each session to warm them up!
 
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The only lowside I ever had on a track was due to cold Qualifiers and is why I run warmers now. Make sure you take it easy for a lap or two each session to warm them up!
thats good to know, i am running qualifiers for the first next track day

the pilot powers on my 1000rr at 40 degrees and raining would still stick like glue
 


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