Autocross tire thoughts, Here's something for you to ponder Options

[PeeGreen 914]

So speaking with Jeff K last night we were talking about tires. I mentioned what my plans were and talked a little about contigencies. I asked what his thought were on tires for prepared classes. This is direct from him

In my experience, the Goodyear is the fastest tire out there. The Avon is second and Hoosier is third. I use to be a contract driver with Hoosier but after doing much testing I found Goodyear to be better and willing to do what it takes to change.

So for my class I will be going with Goodyear.

What are your thoughts on this?

[grantsfo]

I think Good Year is paying him well.

Good Year sucks at providing regular supply. Hmmm he was running Avons in WA? ...because Good Year couldn't supply him tires?

Remember he is a So Cal dude running mostly warm weather on cement at El Toro. If that's what you plan to run yes definitely Good Year in softest compound you can find.

Avon soft compounds kicks butt in cool weather. He was struggling at cold Marina on Good Years that usually hook up at other venues. Ask yourself how my just completed Boxster with first time SCCA driver on cool San Diego day was top time in FP class in 2010 with Brit, Toby, etc on Hoosiers. Can you say Avon? We could drive first half all out.

I do like Good Years too. Good year has best construction. It's a toss up on who has best compounds. I haven't driven anything that can match Avon a15 compound into first few turns in cold weather.

This post has been edited by grantsfo: Aug 16 2011, 09:27 PM