Originally Posted by
Carl Giordano
Hey guys, getting ready for this Sundays TCS race at Horsham and decided to pick up a new set of TCS spec mini tires. HOWEVER, maybe it's me but the new tires feel softer that the 5 older / used sets I own. Even the color seems lighter. Feels like the tire " yawn" is much easier than my older tires. Maybe this explains why some guys are glueing the entire side walls and I haven't in the past.
Anyone experiencing / noticed the new batch of tires are softer. PS: I'm referring to the gray rim premounted s-grip
The new generation S-Grip premounts are a lot softer than the old tires. For most it's instant traction roll if you don't cyano the sidewalls of the fronts. Some will cyano the rears also, but some don't.
If you feel the sidewalls, they fold right over with very little pressure. They also wear out much quicker than the old ones. Once properly treated with glue, they'll give you some good lap times.