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?

[Chris Pincetich]

Regarding pondering of thoughts related to competitive sponsorship:
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You NEVER talk smack about your sponsor unless you wish to never get their support again. When I raced pro mountainboards (I rode NPD, get it, "chris NPD rider") I saw many folks who raced non-sponsor gear, and in public it was "oh, my other one broke, woops I gotta use this" but later over beers they reveal the non-sponsored item is better.

I have read here and elsewhere Jeff K's affection for Goodyear. If he is indeed receiving anything from them, then I would add several grains of salt, or pounds, to his tire advice.

It's hard to ignore what the fastest racers are doing and the gut reaction is to emulate and copy. Objective data for racing is hard to come by. Winners have their secrets. I like the GRM articles. I like these forums, usually. I wish tire "science" wasn't so wishy washy between brands and the "data" available was all we needed.

Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[PeeGreen 914]

Regarding pondering of thoughts related to competitive sponsorship:
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
You NEVER talk smack about your sponsor unless you wish to never get their support again. When I raced pro mountainboards (I rode NPD, get it, "chris NPD rider") I saw many folks who raced non-sponsor gear, and in public it was "oh, my other one broke, woops I gotta use this" but later over beers they reveal the non-sponsored item is better.

I have read here and elsewhere Jeff K's affection for Goodyear. If he is indeed receiving anything from them, then I would add several grains of salt, or pounds, to his tire advice.

It's hard to ignore what the fastest racers are doing and the gut reaction is to emulate and copy. Objective data for racing is hard to come by. Winners have their secrets. I like the GRM articles. I like these forums, usually. I wish tire "science" wasn't so wishy washy between brands and the "data" available was all we needed.

Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I hear you there. That's why I like to bounce thoughts off others before I do things. I have spent more than I care to admit building cars and other things. However, thinking how much more it would have cost had I not taken advice from those who have been there and done that would have been at least tripple...if not more.

We have some awesome people on this board who are great for this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)