Learning the ways of the V710s
Have you ever thought that you think you are so right about something, and when you discover that you're wrong it feels like you're an idiot?
Driving on slicks (r-compounds) for the first time was a wake up call. Not only did I realize I was totally wrong about how they handled, I also needed to learn completely new ways to drive my car to accommodate these new shoes.
NOTE:
- R-compound does not provide unlimited grip.
- The car will not always go where ever you want it to go.
Overall this is my impression of slicks (V710 to be more specific).
Let's start with what I was wrong about:
- I originally thought that slicks would have a much better turn-in grip than what they actually provided. Going hard into a corner WILL, and I repeat WILL, get the car to misbehave. Worst case scenario, the car will plow into the turn.
- They don't have unlimited traction. In dry pavement they can still be spun up off the line. Be on the look out for pebbles, wet patches, or sand; they will break loose hard!
- Temperature of the course matters. They will under perform when it is cold out (60 deg or below), but will significantly improve above 70 deg weather
- There's almost no sign of the traction giving out when it's pushed over the limit. When it goes, it goes...
- Upon exiting a turn, throttle is my friend. I can slam on the gas pedal much earlier than if I was on street tires and expect no wheel spin what-so-ever.
- Three wheeling is possible through slaloms! I love seeing pictures of my car doing that
- Recovery from over working the tires is much quicker than expected.
