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Old 09-11-12, 11:03 AM   #34
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Default Re: Trackday idle banter thread.

Reading back I see you asked specifically about the Supermaxx Sports. I bought some (new) because they were cheap, only expecting to use them for a day before going back to PR3s for road use. Then I got a new road bike and the thou pretty much lives on track, and the tyres have done another five days since. They're about half worn, wearing evenly (give or take a bias for right-handers), and pretty much refuse to die.

I've found them fine for mid-corner grip, but somewhat lacking when trying to get the power down on the way out. I've had the back-end step out unexpectedly a few times while getting on the gas at corner exit, and they're just not sticky enough for me to really trust them, so I'll be looking for some Michelin Power Cups to use in the dry next year.

If you're using the SV on the track then rear traction is less likely to be an issue, so they'd probably do you fine, certainly for the money.
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