Trackday tyres

[smifffymoto2]

Slicks vs sticky treaded

Which is favoured for wear and longevity(relative), slick or Superstock type tyre,is there much between them.

These are going on a 2011 fireblade,which I hope will help me go quicker,with the right tyre.

I haven’t ridden the bike yet,am I better just going all in and getting slicks?

[TrevorHill]

Tyres are like shoes in that it’s a personal preference. What works for me won’t necessarily work for you. You might have to try both and see what works best for you.

[Sidecar Man]

It's all relative to the Pace. Yes Slicks are Great but you need a decent pace to keep the heat in them. Up till top end of Inters I wouldn't use anything other than a decent soft road tyre.
I use Dunlop TT to instruct on warm up quick and last really well Good enough for fast Group pace

[GreaseNipple]

I like metzeler TD slicks. I only use a rear as I find a super Corsa front absolutely fine. The metzelers are advertised as not needing warmers and I find they warm up like road tyres, a couple of laps and you're good to go. I reckon they last about 3 times longer than supercorsas and they're reversible so you can get maximum life from them. Performance wise I can't say they give much more than supercorsas but just for the longevity they're worth it for me.

[Sidecar Man]

GreaseNipple said:

I like metzeler TD slicks. I only use a rear as I find a super Corsa front absolutely fine. The metzelers are advertised as not needing warmers and I find they warm up like road tyres, a couple of laps and you're good to go. I reckon they last about 3 times longer than supercorsas and they're reversible so you can get maximum life from them. Performance wise I can't say they give much more than supercorsas but just for the longevity they're worth it for me.

What Group do you run in Normally?

[Birky_41]

Slicks always last longer & depending on your pace can have a little more grip

Grippy treaded can be used back on the road after

The latter being good if you kill the sides or get tear as they clean up for road riding and ultimately it's the middle of road tyres that go first normally

[GreaseNipple]

Sidecar Man said:

What Group do you run in Normally?

Between inters and fast, usually inters

[smifffymoto2]

I think I might start out on a RS 11 or 12 and see how I go.

[HughiusMaximus]

GreaseNipple said:

I like metzeler TD slicks. I only use a rear as I find a super Corsa front absolutely fine. The metzelers are advertised as not needing warmers and I find they warm up like road tyres, a couple of laps and you're good to go. I reckon they last about 3 times longer than supercorsas and they're reversible so you can get maximum life from them. Performance wise I can't say they give much more than supercorsas but just for the longevity they're worth it for me.

+1 for the Metzelers.

I run them also and find them very good.

Also they are reportedly not as sensitive to heat cycles as other slicks so you can safely use them for longer.