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Can anyone advise on the normal wear pattern for tyres during a trackday?
I've just had a most enjoyable day blasting around Wroughton airfield but have found that all my tyre wear seems to be to the outer edge of all four tyres. Is this normal or have I got the pressures wrong or does the suspension alignment need checking?
I think I'll only get one more track/airfield day out of them then its new tyre time - thats about £140 per track day - ouch! 
Edited by s3 bob on Monday 7th May 22:09
Edited by s3 bob on Monday 7th May 22:09 It seems mine were under inflated then. I usually run at 22psi on the road and upped it to 25psi on the airfield. Out of interest, what signs would I get if they are over inflated? ie would I experience poorer handling or would it be uneven wear again?
I was very envious on the day of folk who were able to carry four spare wheels c/w track day tyres and the Seven driver whose yokohamas were only £35 each!
How do you rate the yoko's and what do you pay for them?
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I have Yokohama A520 on my S3. The last set lasted cira 12,000 miles and about 5 track days. I start with 25psi then increase it after I get a feel for the track (the track may be wet due to dew or over night rain) up to 30-31psi. If it is a warm dry day I may start with 28psi and see how it goes. Airfields tend to be harder on tyres then circuits. Mark Edited by TVR Mark on Sunday 13th May 10:28
Quote: S03 looks set to be a winner, apparently the outer edge is a harder compound to get over the dry wear problem the S02 has on the outer edges.Unquote
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