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my tire story, a little journey |
Trekkor |
Dec 15 2004, 10:30 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
When I first bought my 914 it had tall bug tires.165/75 or something. Tossed 'em.
Put on Yokohama YK420 195/50's and really enjoyed the upgrade. I drove around on those for a few months and then I found this place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Someone said "autocross" and I was listening. I ran on the YK's for a few events and realized that they were limiting me terribly. I next went to the Falken Azenis 205/50's. Wow, what an improvement. I used these tires for the street and the rest of the events except the last two. These tires were great for me to learn how to better drive my car. I felt like I had found the limit, so I bought a set of Yokohama A032r 205/50 race tires. This is getting good. They stick like glue and hardly make a sound. I ran them at the last GGR event at Candlestick and the fun eevnt at Sears Point. My confidence level is now at the all time high...So I thought. I picked up a set of Hoosier 205/50 track tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I've only run 'em for 30 minutes, but, let me tell you buddies, they are AMAZING. You have no idea how ready I am to hit the first a/x of the season. Here's the conclusion: I put the YK's back on today as street tires and drove on them for the first time in 6 months. I kid you not, It felt like I was riding a horse on ice skates. Those tires are NOT race tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) What a journey it has been. KT |
Flat VW |
Dec 15 2004, 11:01 PM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
All the "old" tires you must have at your house, must have a lot of roses in round, black, "planters" in the yard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clover.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)
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J P Stein |
Dec 16 2004, 02:59 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(trekkor @ Dec 15 2004, 08:30 PM) I picked up a set of Hoosier 205/50 track tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I've only run 'em for 30 minutes, but, let me tell you buddies, they are AMAZING. What a journey it has been. KT No shit? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Your journey isn't over unless you want it to be. |
Stutgart46 |
Dec 16 2004, 09:22 AM
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Stutgart46 Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 20-November 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,365 |
Great story. I ran Hoosier Street TD's on my racecar and I loved them. They are very predictable and I could put the car into a 4 wheel drift with all the confidence in the world. I remember coming out of the "Carousel" @ Sebring during a DE and passing a 996 at the exit. You should've seen that guys face. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I should be the ad guy for Hoosier. They could use a picture of me and my car and say "if Hoosiers can mae this guy quick, imagine what they'll do for you?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Joe Ricard |
Dec 16 2004, 09:32 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I should have my Kumho Ecsta V700's mounted on my polished Fuchs Saturday. # weeks till the next event. Got to do an alignment and other suspension bits. Should be fun. Going to go Heat cycle them Hopefully Sunday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Trekkor |
Dec 17 2004, 01:47 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I wonder what is the *BEST* tire for a/x?
KT |
J P Stein |
Dec 17 2004, 02:17 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Leaving schlicks out of the equation, either A3SO4 Hoosiers or
Kuhmo 710 Vracers. It's a tossup. Both are available in your size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
campbellcj |
Dec 17 2004, 09:52 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Speaking of tires, I just put some Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on the S4 the other day, and they are clearly the best street (non -R) tires I've ever tried. They are way quieter and smoother than the S03's I had previously, and my butt g-meter says they stick at least as well, or better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
DAMN expensive though... |
SirAndy |
Dec 17 2004, 10:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(trekkor @ Dec 16 2004, 11:47 PM) I wonder what is the *BEST* tire for a/x? you'll know when you smell my exhaust pipe next season. you'll get your ass kicked sooo bad. i promise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Feb 21 2005, 01:44 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
That's some serious smack* (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
Putting the Yok's back on today and will find some lonely lot for my driving pleasure. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) KT *from a guy who's car is nowhere near ready to race... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) |
John |
Feb 21 2005, 02:09 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I can't believe you brought those slicks inside your house on the hardwood flooring.
You could have at least knocked the rocks off first. You must not have a wife. |
TravisNeff |
Feb 21 2005, 02:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I can't believe you are going to beat anyone with those tires, they look like they are already worn out , heh.
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