W5 COMPOUND

Description

W5 is the club-racing standard in the W range, intended for race and rally use. It is a high-performance compound with a strong balance between braking effectiveness and control, making it a dependable baseline circuit pad.

Technical Summary

Material: High steel.

Temperature range: 100 to 750°C.

Average friction coefficient: 0.40 to 0.43.

Application: Race and rally.

Performance Profile

W5 is a true motorsport compound with higher friction, stronger bite, and better high-temperature consistency than the lower W-series pads. It feels more forceful and more durable under circuit conditions, while still retaining enough modulation to be widely usable across club-race applications.

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