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Old June 8th, 2017, 09:22 AM   #19
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MOTM - Mar '14
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Originally Posted by Dave Wolfe View Post
I think i'm pretty set on getting a set of Pirelli SC's. For the 250, are folks using the 140 or 150 in back? How are the Pirelli's in the wet?
I strongly prefer the dunlop alpha 13s over the pirellis in the wet or mixed conditions. That said I prefer true rain tires in any situation with rain coming down.

Conditions: Brand, Front/Rear
Dry hot: Pirelli, Sc1/Sc1
Dry hot: Pirelli/Dunlop Sc1/A13 (trackday setup)
Dry medium: Pirelli, Sc1/Sc2
Dry colder: Pirelli, Sc1(2 if below 50 degrees)/Diablo Rosso II (Haven't tried 3)
Wet (no dry line at all) Hot/medium/cold: Dunlop rain tires (don't know the exact model tire, just their current rain tire)
Mixed hot/medium/cold: Dunlop, A13

Disclaimer, I have yet to try the Bridgestone S20/S21 or R(S)10 tires. I have also not tried the new michelin tires. My next tire test is going to be the metzelers during track days to see how they feel as a compromise between the dunlop's life and the pirelli's dry grip. I will report with my findings in a few months
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