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05-22-2023, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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Input on tire pressure for Toyo R888R please
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I've been running R888R in 275/35/18 square setup for a couple of track days now. My experience has been the grip drops off quite a lot after less than a handful of laps each session. I will probably be switching to a more consistent tires once the R888R wear out. I've got maybe 3 more track days worth of thread left. My question is what is the best hot pressure for R888r. I've been running 33PSI hot. I got fairly good temp distribution across the thread. I'm wondering if the pressure is too low causing excessive heat, thus loss of grip so quickly. Would running a little higher, say 35 PSI hot be a good idea? All input would be greatly appreciated! |
05-22-2023, 11:15 PM | #2 |
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Yes. That’s very normal for those tires. They aren’t great tires for track. I gave up on them. You are spot on pressure. So you are doing the correct thing.
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the best pressure advice is to stop running them. They are not track tires at all.
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1) What tire temperatures are you seeing across the face of the tread from inside shoulder to outside shoulder? 2) Is the difference in tread temperatures between inside and outside shoulder <=10F? 3) Are you running negative camber in excess of -4.5 degrees? See the image below for tires with better heat tolerance. Yes, generally speaking higher cold starting pressures will result in lower overall carcasse and tread temperatures due to lower strain cycling and flexing. Therefore lower hot pressures and temps will result - which should yield more consistent lap times. Emphasis on generally speaking. 33psi hot on a 3600lb rear wheel drive car is low IMO. 38psi hot (end of session) will probably yield better consistency and lower tread temps. . Cross threaded: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1916791 https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=450 .
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It also calls for 37 - 40 PSI hot. Since our car falls in the "very heavy" category. |
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Beginners are sometimes not able to work the tire's tread compound(s) into its best grip operating temperature window, until the ability to drive the tires at their limit is learned and achieved (car control skills). At higher speeds a thermal balance is achieved from convective cooling due to air passing over the tread, heat conducted from the brakes and friction from cornering + acceleration loads. As the capability of the driver (and car) improves, steady state tire tread temperatures will increase. If aerodynamic loads are increased by adding wings, canards and splitters - then steady state tire tread temps will also increase. Aim for at least 180F hot tire tread temps when you come 'hot' into the pits in the mid to late end of session. Have someone stationed and ready to take tire temps with a pyrometer or infra red thermal sensor. Good luck.
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