Originally Posted by
JayL
The tire thing must differ by track.
We don't allow tire sauce and a brand new set works the same until the tread wears out and starts to look like a slick, at my track
I just mount and run brand new tires without doing anything and still tie my fast lap times
What type of surface are you racing on?
- My experience is that on carpet tracks that have low/medium traction that scuffing the tires will improve the initial performance of the tires. (traction compounds allowed)
- My experience on carpet tracks that have high bite that little to no tire prep is needed. (traction compounds allowed)
- My experience on outdoor asphalt tracks is that broken-in tires (but not bald) tires work better (track prep with soda/traction compounds allowed)
If I were to race at any track that did not allow traction compound, I would have to adjust my VTA car to have more mechanical grip. However, like you have stated the tires should work fine once you set your car up for your specific track conditions.