Michelin Slicks Question

Iceman_954rr · 06-22-2007, 11:50 AM

I bought a set of "lightly" used take offs from a buddy of mine...

They are Michelin Slicks (1246/1845) and I will be running them at Spring Mountain next week in triple digit temps.

A couple of things...

Anyone have experience with these tires? Thoughts?

I am going from a 190/50 Pilot Power 2CT to a 180/55 Slick...anything I should be aware of?

I know the contact patch will be smaller on the slicks, but the rubber is stickier so I am hoping there is some offset there.

RRRR6 · 06-23-2007, 10:35 AM

do you have warmers?

OreoGaborio · 06-23-2007, 02:23 PM

You don't need warmers if you use your head for the first couple laps of each session.

Iceman I don't think you've got much to worry about. I rode a 600rr with slicks & the rear was a skinny 160 down at VIR North & there wasn't any need for tire warmers. Your bike will probably tip in faster w/ the 180 vs the 190, but grip will probably be similar or even better despite the smaller contact patch due to the stickier compound & lack of tread.

The biggest thing I'd be concerned with is air pressure. Don't worry about warmers, the size difference, contact patch & all that, just talk to someone at the track that is familiar w/ Michelin slicks, get air pressure recommendations, use that as a starting point, check em a few times throughout the day & adjust as necessary.

You'll be just fine.... there's not much more you need to know.

Iceman_954rr · 06-23-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRRR6

do you have warmers?

Not my own, but I have a set that I can use all weekend if I want.

RRRR6 · 06-24-2007, 08:00 AM

ya you don't need warmers but I would use them if they're there...

but like oreo said pay attention to your pressures and you'll be fine