Tyre requirements on track days

[Fluffer]

Hi all just had good news that the mot has gone swimmingly but for a new rear tyre

The mrs has got me a track day voucher to use this summer and the rear tyre has tons left everywhere but for the middle (mot says less than 1mm so fail) - I wondered if it was worth asking to keep it to swap on and off at the track as the shoulders / edges look near new! Lots of motorway commutes that I must start avoiding somehow.

Will the low tread in the centre be an issue? Much rather use this tyre than a brand new one if poss. Is there much of a charge for swapping them on the day?

Cheers
Craig

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Sorry mate but I wouldnt use it on track, if it's squared off then this will affect the handling as you roll from one side of the tyre to the other, you want a good profile on ur tyre for the track. Destroy it on your daily commuting/motorway riding, and use a fresh set for the track. Pirelli are in my view the best for the track.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by Bigmitch

Sorry mate but I wouldnt use it on track, if it's squared off then this will affect the handling as you roll from one side of the tyre to the other, you want a good profile on ur tyre for the track. Destroy it on your daily commuting/motorway riding, and use a fresh set for the track. Pirelli are in my view the best for the track.

+1

A squared off tyre is more trouble than its worth.

[Nick_69]

The last thing you want on a track day is a squared off tire, so replace it and have fun with a new tire on the track