Re: Tyre temperatures are too high on PAD!

I play on a pad (xbox sx) and I don't really have an issue with my tyres.  Maybe through certain corners, or certain phases of a lap/race I get my temps to a concerning level but its usually if I'm pushing really hard for one reason or another.   Normally though I don't have an issue while running 25% or 50% races.  I've yet to do a 100% in F1 22 so far though.  I also do notice my rear's wearing quicker than my fronts and I assume that's heat related from being maybe a bit too aggressive out of corners and getting some rear wheel spin that the med. tc counters.  I'm working on phasing that out though the more I drive f122 and the more I get used to the new handling model etc. If all you're changing in setups though is the tire pressures and expecting that to change your tire heat/wear then I think you need to look beyond that as well and make other setup changes.  Sounds like you are, but just saying...

I think the bigger question/takeaway I have from your post here is if you're a "competitive player" what the heck are you doing racing on a pad?  No offense or anything, but I'd expect someone playing competitively (whatever that may mean to you, maybe is different from me?) then I'd think you would have a wheel since it would be the easiest way for you to compete with others using wheels in that competitive gaming world.  If you aren't then I'd guess you're probably just doing it wrong using a pad in the first place.  I'd certainly never consider getting into a competitive league or any sort of e-sports without having a wheel unless all players were on pads too.

I don't know, long story short for me though is I don't suffer from problems with overheating tyres when using a pad, but I certainly do have issues when my tyres start to wear trying to control the car with a pad.  Especially under accelleration since my rears often are my biggest problem, but temps aren't usually an issue for me. Just control as they wear.