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Old 11-26-2018, 04:00 PM
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3 track weekends (6 days * four 20-min sessions/day), and surprisingly no delamination...perhaps I was lucky with this batch of cup2’s.
My question: looking at the pics, how much outside tread is remaining on the fronts? The unique cup2 tread indicator (the small rectangular divots inside about every 7 grooves on the outside of the tire) is still visible if you look closely, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to look at tracked cup2’s.
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Originally Posted by archfarseer
3 track weekends (6 days * four 20-min sessions/day), and surprisingly no delamination...perhaps I was lucky with this batch of cup2’s.
My question: looking at the pics, how much outside tread is remaining on the fronts? The unique cup2 tread indicator (the small rectangular divots inside about every 7 grooves on the outside of the tire) is still visible if you look closely, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to look at tracked cup2’s.
Thanks in advance



Measure the divots with a tread depth tool. If you don't have one get one for like a buck.

Also how much camber are you running
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Originally Posted by BrunoTheMellow
Measure the divots with a tread depth tool. If you don't have one get one for like a buck.

Also how much camber are you running
I do have a tread depth tool, it's like 1-2mm. But my question is if measuring the divot is indicative of remaining life, or will cording occur closer to the outside edge?
I'm running -2.2 front and -1.7 rear (driving to/from the track). Much thanks for the help!


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Originally Posted by archfarseer
I do have a tread depth tool, it's like 1-2mm. But my question is if measuring the divot is indicative of remaining life, or will cording occur closer to the outside edge?
I'm running -2.2 front and -1.7 rear (driving to/from the track). Much thanks for the help!
Stock control arm bushings?
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looks to me like you need more camber for your driving
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Originally Posted by Dane@LGmotorsports
Stock control arm bushings?
yes, but adjustable rear toe arms.

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