Who here can speak to these characteristics?
I am going to switch to an SC tire from my TD by the end of the season.
To this philospphy in Late September and early October track days i am best to run a SC1 front and a SC2 rear. This will also be true for the spring.
Summer i would be fine running SC2 on both front and rear?
"Unlike the SP’s, these “intended for the track” SC’s are available in various compounds in order to optimize different types of asphalt, weather conditions, and riding styles.
Funnily enough, most people probably don’t know that tire manufacturers recommend race teams run softer front compounds and harder rear tire compounds when it is cold outside.
Pirelli’s thinking is, “Generally speaking, when the track temperature increases, the compound tends to lose its compactness and rigidity, sometimes causing problems in movement during leaning. In this case, it is better to use a more rigid compound (such as the SC2).
“On the other hand, when the track is cold, the compound tends to become more rigid and this leads to a penalty with regards grip, with possible under-steering and stability while braking. In these conditions it is better to use a soft compound such as the SC1.
“The SC3 compound, on the other hand, is the most versatile in that it allows for good performance and high mileage in all asphalt and track conditions.
“As for which rear compound to use, hot asphalt loses part of its natural mechanical grip, becoming smooth and more ‘slippery’. In these conditions a soft compound (such as the SC0) is necessary, as it can penetrate the asphalt surface as much as possible.
“Cold asphalt, on the other hand, tends to be more aggressive and rougher, offering more mechanical grip which, while on the one hand is an advantage, on the other hand it can cause the tyre to rip and tear, therefore requiring a compound with more mechanical resistance (such as the SC2 or SC3).”
