Winter or Summer Tires for March Track Day in WA?

5050punk · 02-18-2011, 12:12 PM

Hey Guys,
Just signed up for a track day in March at Pacific Raceways in Auburn, WA. I currently have my winter wheels/tires on (17" w/ MICHELIN PRIMACY ALPIN PA3 ZP RUNFLAT). My only other set of wheels has summer tires on them (19" w/ CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTCONTACT 3 XL). Seeing as the average temp for around Seattle in March is 53, I'm not sure if I should leave my winter tires on, or switch over to the summer tires. What do you guys think?

Thanks.

mid-corner fun · 02-18-2011, 07:23 PM

I'd start by checking the rules of the club you signed up with, most do not allow winter tires for track events.

TSM330i · 02-19-2011, 07:55 AM

If it's above freezing, definitely run the summer tires. The winter tires will be destroyed after a couple sessions for sure.

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mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	I'd start by checking the rules of the club you signed up with, most do not allow winter tires for track events.
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