Tire Preparation

[Dale Hall]

Ordered MPSC2 tires online and had these two track prep options

1. Heat cycling
2. Tire shaving

Does anyone have experience with either of these?

 

[bpracer]

The tread depth is very shallow on these tires, so nothing to shave.

Can't answer about heat cycling, Tire Rack, I assume. I've never had it done.

Ordered MPSC2 tires online and had these two track prep options

1. Heat cycling
2. Tire shaving

Does anyone have experience with either of these?

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[Bill Pemberton]

Probably would not have shaved ( they have 4/32nds and they likely took them down to 2/32nds ) ,though heat cycling usually has some benefit with many tires --some actually stress it as imperative ( Hoosier for instance).

 

[Dale Hall]

Here's what I found about shaving

Track and Competition DOT Tires
The following tires are manufactured with only 4/32" to 4.5/32" of molded tread depth and do not require tire shaving for autocross or track use.

• BFGoodrich g-Force R1
• BFGoodrich g-Force R1-S
• Hankook Ventus Z214
• Hoosier A7 Radial
• Hoosier R7 Radial
• Toyo Proxes RR

Most other Track & Competition DOT tires begin with 6/32" to 8/32" of molded tread depth and typically do not require shaving for autocross use, driver's schools, track days and competitive track use in dry conditions. Shaving these types of tires may offer a slight improvement in initial lap times, but will result in a commensurate reduction of tread life.

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Optional
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ /N-Spec Optional
Pirelli P Zero Corsa System Autocross - Optional /Track - Required
Toyo Proxes RA1 Recommended
Toyo Proxes R888 Optional
Yokohama A048 LTS Optional
Yokohama A048 M Optional
Yokohama A048 MH Optional