How cold can track tires (R comps) get?

gfield · Post by **gfield** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:26 pm

I am attending a track event this weekend. I am bringing track tires. I have heard that specifically R compound rubber is not supposed to get frozen or go below freezing because of the material. Who knows about this? Is it better to just run PS2's or something else instead? What are other people's experience with storage of R compound tires in the winter? I always keep my track tires inside during the winter, but I do know if I go to the track tomorrow it will be below freezing tomorrow night while the car and tires are sitting outside at the track...

Greg Field
1997 Boston Green M3 Coupe

jnscaldwell · Post by **jnscaldwell** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:38 pm

It's fine. Run the R comps.

MTROIS · Post by **MTROIS** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:45 pm

...just take some time to get them to working temp!

RealM3E30 · Post by **RealM3E30** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:54 pm

Ran LRP years ago when it was 20 degrees, R Comps stuck like glue. R

gfield · Post by **gfield** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:23 pm

My concern deals more with leaving the track tires out overnight on the car and having them freeze in 20 degree temps.

jnscaldwell · Post by **jnscaldwell** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:48 pm

It's repeated or prolonged exposure to freezing temps that damage the tires. Plus, it won't even get below freezing in Millville this weekend.

RealM3E30 · Post by **RealM3E30** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:51 pm

Put them in your room Greg!!!

MTROIS · Post by **MTROIS** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:09 pm

...I really think that these tires will shatter like crystal when they are driven so cold!

New Jersey BMW CCA

How cold can track tires (R comps) get?

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