[AZScorpion]

I've read a lot of the old threads re upgrading the stock 208's but most replys are from people with little to no real on-track experience or they've only used one other brand so they have nothing to compare things to except stock.

I started doing track days last Dec and am completely addicted. I'm no Rossi, but I am getting better with each meet and have just about fried the stock 208's.

I still do some street riding (~30-40%) but for the most part I'm on the track. What's a good upgrade? So far I'm leaning towards the Diablo Corsas and dropping to a 180/55 in the rear. Good price plus people tell me they offer better grip and heat up quicker than the 208's. True?

I figured people in this section might be able to offer better advice from direct experience on the track.

Also - if it matters - I'm in Phoenix. Temps here are pushing 95-100 lately. I'm sure that affects some tires differently... I'd hate to go from sticky to greasy in a few laps come June / July.

 

[AZScorpion]

Very cool! I imagine the SC2 helps keep the back tire hooked up. Do you understeer slightly in the corners or is it pretty well balanced? This is a good example of diff setups for diff riding styles. I'm not consistent enough yet to have a "style" aside from trying to keep the paint off the track :crash

 

[AZScorpion]

Thanks for all the help guys! I went into the dealer planning on getting the Diablo Corsas - nice comprimise between $$$ & how I'll use them. Turns out they had a set of Michelin H2's - $250 for the set so I took 'em ! From what I've heard they're a step up from the Corsas. Getting them installed right now so I can put some miles on before trackday on the 18th .

 

[AZScorpion]

Just thought I'd post a little follow up. Did the track day last Sunday and loved the H2's. Mind you, I'm no expert, but they seemed to heat up quickly - I had more confidence with them after 1 lap than I did the stock 208's. Some of that is probably in my head.

Going to the 180/55 in the rear made a difference too. There's 2 sections of the track where you have to transition rather quickly from right to left at decent speeds and angles. Seemed to get over quicker with less effort.

Despite the temps in the mid / high 80's I never felt like the tires were going away. Just a little loose when I went in too fast or got on the throttle a little too hard. Ran 8 15min sessions :thumbup

 

[AZScorpion]

LOL - yeah - gotta hate the reality of health insc. Hopefully your tracks out there have a lot of run off if you're throwing it into 2-wheel drift like that. That has to be an awesome feeling. Disconcerting, but addictive once you learn to induce & control it. Good job! :thumbup

Imagine what those MotoGP guys do. I think it would be fun to follow one for a few laps. Reality is I wouldn't see him past the first curve! :lol