GET TO KNOW THE PIRELLI TYRE COMPOUNDS

FRONT TYRE

 

SC1 – Medium-Soft

SC1 is the softest front compound, developed for low outdoor temperatures and medium-severe circuits: it maximises tread contact and delivers the most feeling. This is the choice for riders looking for a predictable tyre offering clear feedback about the grip limit. It is generally preferred to the SC2 on tracks with significant asphalt irregularity since it ensures the absorption of shock and vibrations (e.g. chattering).

SC2 – Medium

This compound is the most suitable for heavy braking and for riders with an aggressive riding style. It provides a stiff and compact tread, delivering high stability, consistency and precision when both riding upright and leaning.

SC3 – Medium-Hard  (Club Racing Ride day)

Compared to softer solutions, the SC3 offers a higher performance consistency, resulting the best solution on particularly demanding circuits and for endurance sessions, it is the ideal solution for track-day riders requiring a tyre for numerous laps over more than one racetrack session. Moreover, the fast warm-up allows entering the track also without the use of tyre warmers. – NOTE - riders must be advised to set tyre pressure properly to “cold pressure” recommendations and be advised that it takes a few laps for the tyre to reach correct pressure and peak performance.

 

REAR TYRE

 

SC0 – Soft

It is for National Championship level riders- Ideal for smooth asphalt and high temperatures, this solution features a soft compound, which delivers superb performance and great versatility across a range of operating conditions thanks to its exceptional resistance to thermal stresses. Correct settings and track conditions must be respected for optimum performance and durability. SC1 – Medium-Soft This option offers a medium-softness compound delivering outstanding versatility alongside great performance. SC1 is the most suitable solution when the tarmac is particularly abrasive or when operating temperature cannot be granted constantly due to cold weather.

SC2 – Medium

This compound is advisable where the tarmac is extremely abrasive or when weather is quite cold. Thanks to its characteristics, the medium compound delivers excellent resistance to both cold tearing and wear. SC2 is the most used compound where an outstanding performance consistency is required, especially during cold abrasive conditions.

SC3 – Medium-Hard  (Club Racing Ride day)

Compared to softer solutions the SC3 is considered to be our most versatile compound in the range, whilst continually delivering great performance. SC3 is the perfect choice for riders searching for performance while battling in club races or track days. Thanks to big efforts in research and development, SC3 delivers great performance through several thermal cycles over several sessions. Pirelli engineers designed SC3 compound to work properly also without the use of tyre warmers. When used without tyre warmers, riders must be advised to set tyre pressure properly to “cold pressure” recommendations and be advised that it takes a few laps for the tyre to reach correct pressure and peak performance.

 

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