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Originally Posted by Pat
I feel like I'm missing something. What's the big deal about driving nine laps on 71Rs?
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They overheat and start degrading very, very quickly. In my experience, if I drive more than 1 lap, I will be on tires with less grip that second lap.
Overheating the tire badly damages the compound.
Even with 255/40/17, which is a size I rarely use on the BRZ, I am able to get the tire to start overheating in just one hot lap. The tires just have THAT much friction/grip.