Heavy braking zones will cause more heat build up in the tyre carcass, and can add significantly to deg if your car is hard on the tyres generally.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
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Heavy braking zones will cause more heat build up in the tyre carcass, and can add significantly to deg if your car is hard on the tyres generally.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Not really. Where did you get that idea from?Quote:
Originally Posted by SGWilko
Some teams have been using trick hubs to try to retain heat because the heat transfer is minor as it will easily dissipate on acceleration/straights via cooling effect of the brake ducts.
Deg comes from "traction limited" ie. wheelspin. The rears are softer than the front therefore they are delicate and easy to overheat.