Goodyear tires

[Gabriel Descamps]

Hey guys.

I called a few shops and asked for a harder compound than the Goodyear R085 for 13" slick tires, since these tires last very little, and we use them for tests. I was then offered 13", R160 compound tires, and I was told these would last at least 4 times more.

Can anyone tell me if this compound will be any good on a FSAE? Is it true it´ll last longer?
Thanks

Cheers

[Gabriel Descamps]

Hey guys.

I called a few shops and asked for a harder compound than the Goodyear R085 for 13" slick tires, since these tires last very little, and we use them for tests. I was then offered 13", R160 compound tires, and I was told these would last at least 4 times more.

Can anyone tell me if this compound will be any good on a FSAE? Is it true it´ll last longer?
Thanks

Cheers

[Buckingham]

Provided you follow the proper srub-in procedure yes it will last significantly longer. (Its an excellent choice for old cars)

Only your competition drivers, the stopwatch, and your data acquisition system will know the difference.

[Erich Ohlde]

We have run the 6.5 inch R065, the 7 inch R110 and the 6.5 inch R160. The R160 does have excellent traction for about 50% of the life of the tire then it slowly becomes very hard. I would use it though for older tires(I mean cars) because it does last for a very long time.