Gran Turismo 2 racing slick tires explained: Racing Hard, Medium, Soft, and Super Soft. Learn about grip, durability, and warm-up times.
Racing Hard
A set of front and rear slick tires for racing on paved surfaces. These tires have low grip but are made with a durable compound that ensures consistent grip over the long term. Because these tires warm up slowly, use proper caution during the first 2 laps on a racing course.
Racing Medium
A set of front and rear slick tires for racing on paved surfaces and made of a special compound that provides a proper balance between grip and durability. Tires heat to the appropriate temperature after 1 lap to ensure high grip. These tires are not as durable as hard tires but last longer.
Racing Soft
A set of front and rear slick tires for racing on paved surfaces and made of a special compound that provides excellent grip, although at the expense of some durability. Ideal for time trials, for instance. After only one-half lap, these tires heat sufficiently to provide excellent grip. Limited durability requires more-frequent tire replacement.
Racing Super Soft
A set of front and rear slick tires for racing on paved surfaces. These tires, which cast durability to the win to provide maximum grip, require only several turns to warm up to the point of maximum grip. Caution is required as loss of grip due to wear can occur suddenly.
- Use Racing Hard tires for long-term consistent grip, but be aware they warm up slowly.
- Racing Medium tires offer a balance of grip and durability, reaching optimal temperature after 1 lap.
- Racing Soft tires are ideal for time trials due to excellent grip after just half a lap, but require frequent replacement.
- Racing Super Soft tires provide maximum grip very quickly (several turns) but have low durability and can lose grip suddenly.
- Always exercise caution during the initial laps with any slick tire type as they warm up.
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