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?

[J P Stein]

Could one expect any other answer from a contract driver? Yes, after the Nats the results will come in. It looked to me as if there was some cherry picking of Goodyear shod cars at the SD NT & AVONS were on Kissiels car at Packwood....cause HE couldn't get any Goodyears?.....or was he testing? I have never had any trouble getting Hoosiers.

GRMs testing of R specs still finds Hoosier on top...or so I've read on the net. You pays your money & takes your chances.

Tires are a major expense when one buys 2-3 sets per year considering one gets 30-40 passes out of them. That don't take long in a 2 driver car at the pointy end of the field whee 2 drivers are the norm. Radials are well over 300 bucks a pop, but last longer I'm told. If you show up at a "big deal" event on old tires you may well get your hat handed to you......unless you have a large advantage over your competition. AVONS are just as expensive and limited in available compounds/sizes in the USA.....& no contingencies.

I'm told that Goodyear now offers contingencies equal to Hoosier so there is no reason to hang with Hoosier.....but most will, I think. Brit is going with R75 rears & R25 fronts.....Hoosier radials......we shall see how this works....pricey SOBs, but he only had to buy one tire. This makes 10-12 freebie tires for him. Not bad for a 40 year old car.....eh. Grant? How many have you won?