The point to be investigated by SMAC, Hoosier, SCCA is how to get more heat cycles without speed degradation, with a little less grip, in a cost effective manner.
Is the answer a different size with the same compound? Probably not as the grip level will probably still drop off quickly.
Is the answer a different compound with the same size? Maybe. But less grip will mean slower lap times. Which may not be a bad thing.
Is the answer a smaller tire with a different compound? This would be my thoughts. The grip level would be decreased by both contact patch size and compound. The smaller tire should be lighter, so we may get an increase in performance over a heavier tire.
If any change is made, it should be tested thourghly and publicly. Get several sets out to several teams. That way they can be tested by fast and slow drivers. At fast and slow tracks. And over varied conditions. I am against a 1 day test as was done years ago. I would also be against a "best guess" program as that did not work with the R888's.
Just my opinion, flame away
Dave
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