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The
Supercorsa (Rennsport-
just in case you didn't know, Pirelli bought Metzeler over 10 years ago
and although both manufacturers produce independant tyre ranges the compounds
and general materials cross between the brands. Infact, the Supercorsa
and Rennsport use the same internal carcass and compounds with the difference
only being the outward tread pattern!)
Both Rennsport and Supercorsa are continuing
to be the best sellers for the racer, track day and fast road rider. The
racer preferred combination is SC1 (super soft) front and SC2 (soft) rear
(we would not recommend this for the road, as these compounds
will struggle to reach running temperature with road use and the carcasses
are not up to the rigors of the general road surfaces).
Our other main comment is that the tyres when riden consistently fast
(i.e. the track day) will demonstrate any suspension issues in the wear
rate and general condition of the tyre. For example, if the suspension
is not working idealy, a line 10mm wide of shredded rubber will appear
around the entire circumference. This could be a number of things including
rebound adjustment or even chain tension.
Despite the condition of the tyre we're still yet to hear of any loss
of grip problems from both the race paddock and the road riders.
Feedback
from track day/fast riders.
The road version of both fitments have proven more than adequate for the
novice up to the experienced track day follower. We've had only positive
results on all bikes that have taken the fitments available. Basically,
you're getting race technology at everyday tyre prices.
Racer feedback.
We're finding a
combination of compounds is probably the most common. For example, a particular
R1 who is doing a large volume of testing in preparation for next season
has found the most cost effective combination to be an SC2 (soft) front
and SC3 (medium) rear. The front is lasting 3 to 4 full days of track
riding and the rear definately 3 full days.
Pirelli have released their rival to Dunlops decreasing hold over the
race / track day tyre marketplace. This tyre has already been extensively
tested at the TT and British Supersport series last season. It's available
in a road and full race version. We've now had customers come back to
us with beeming smiles and positive comments all round. Superb and unphasing
grip with the stability to match. It seems the new bench mark is here.
It doesn't look like it's going to be to cool in the wet though (no tread
pattern near the edge!).
We've now had a 748
and R1 relay back the performance of the road Supercorsa
on track days. Both raved about the feeling of stability, but most specifically
the grip was unfaltering. (click
here to see the pictures)
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