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Jeeppilot · 05-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Hey guys - Hoping to get to the track this summer and had a couple questions regarding set up.

I've got an 02 TLR - Just happen to have an extra set of wheels laying around so I figured I'd set them up with some track tires, Just wondered what you guys would recommend running.

I'm not gonna spend a ton of time at the track really, prob just a few days this summer but more in the future I'm sure, as I free up more time and cash.... So I'm wondering if it is even worth it at this point? How much difference will a good race tire make over a street tire (for a newbie racer)? I currently run Metzeler M1 Sportec's on my TLR...

Also If I did set up a separate set of wheels, what is the best sprocket size to use for general track riding? I'm currently running 16/40... so obviously I wont be changing the front, but I'm thinking it's probably a good idea to go up a couple more teeth on the back. I just wanna make sure I stick within the limits of my chain.

What do you guys think? Thanks for the advice!

05-05-2009, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeeppilot Baby Twin Member #7038 Posts: 48 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Erie, PA Sportsbike: 2002 TLR Riding Experience: 9 years Trader Rating: (1) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 1 Day and 1:06:05 Hours Jeeppilot's Garage Jeeppilot	Track Gearing - Tires Hey guys - Hoping to get to the track this summer and had a couple questions regarding set up. I've got an 02 TLR - Just happen to have an extra set of wheels laying around so I figured I'd set them up with some track tires, Just wondered what you guys would recommend running. I'm not gonna spend a ton of time at the track really, prob just a few days this summer but more in the future I'm sure, as I free up more time and cash.... So I'm wondering if it is even worth it at this point? How much difference will a good race tire make over a street tire (for a newbie racer)? I currently run Metzeler M1 Sportec's on my TLR... Also If I did set up a separate set of wheels, what is the best sprocket size to use for general track riding? I'm currently running 16/40... so obviously I wont be changing the front, but I'm thinking it's probably a good idea to go up a couple more teeth on the back. I just wanna make sure I stick within the limits of my chain. What do you guys think? Thanks for the advice!