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Minimum tread depth for track days


herve_g

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Hi all,

 

I'm going to do the 2.5 days performance driving academy at Area27 in a month.

Their track prep guide do no indicate a minimum tread depth for the tires.

I have about 4.4mm (between 5/32" and 6/32") left on all 4 tires on my Cayman S.

 

Do you guys think this is enough?

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Your tires are probably half worn (new is 8/32+) so you should be okay, but keep an eye on them. Minimum legal is 2/32, so measure when you get home. Make sure your air pressures are set properly before you go.

 

 

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Perci

 

PCA DE Instructor

 

2014 Cayman S

2000 Boxster S

2000 Carrera

2010 Panamera 4S

1989 928GT

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FYI I found this on the Canada West website:

Tires

DOT approved, minimum H-rated, min 3/32″ tread depth, no cuts, cracks and not below wear bar or R-compound tires in good condition with no exposed cords

And I know they run at Area 27.

Perci

 

PCA DE Instructor

 

2014 Cayman S

2000 Boxster S

2000 Carrera

2010 Panamera 4S

1989 928GT

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Area27 finally wrote back to me.

They don't do a tech inspection of the cars participating at all, but tires should have a tread depth of minimum 1/8".

I should be alright for the week-end, then probably get new shoes when I get back home.

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