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Old 10-26-2010, 03:24 PM
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JR007
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Your question is unanswerable because there are so many viariables, that is why you are getting so many answers. The rubber in the tires heat up due to friction, which is caused by the tire slipping over the surface they are on, and also stretching and compressing by the weight of the car and transfer of weight.

So, all of the things you noted affect tire temps. And as said before, the track surface and temperature, as well as your set-up and driving style, all affect how much grip you have.

If you are asking how to stop tires cooking, that is the golden question we all want to know the answer to! Everyone is trying to find the point of maximum force on the tires (grip) without losing traction.
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