Street AND AX/Track Tire, Best of both worlds possible? |
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Street AND AX/Track Tire, Best of both worlds possible? |
Alphaogre |
Jun 20 2016, 12:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
I am trying to narrow down a tire option moving forward. I have standard tires that are fine for the road, but only give me about 1 maybe 2 laps before they overheat. I have heard some good things about the below tire options but I am having trouble narrowing it down.
The use will be as follows. I drive the car on the road, 1 maybe 2 days a week. I don't drive it in the rain, so that is not an issue. It does not do long freeway drives, mostly spirited drives to work or around town on the weekend. It is mostly becoming an AX car, and I am really wanting to step up the tire compound for that reason. I would also like the tire to be better rated for some DE/TT events in the fall. I have 15"x5.5 rims on a narrow body that currently have a 195x65x15 on them. I am thinking 205x50x15 (which gives me more options), or 195x50x15 which leaves me with the Toyo Proxies. the longevity to stickiness ratio is somewhat of a factory in budgeting...I can't be buying 3 or 4 sets a year. The car is mostly stock set up with a 1911cc short stroke, weber 44s and cam. Front adjustable sway bar and adjustable C/O Bilstein HD's in the rear. I think I might add a roll hope with lateral struts during the summer, not sure if that would need to be factored in. Any feedback would be great. I have done some research but haven't found info with a car/set up relevant to mine. A.K.A a slower 914-4 narrow body. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Racer |
Jun 21 2016, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
1) check rule book. Some clubs (pca, scca) will mention a minimum treadwear rating for a particular class.. Seems "200" is the new baseline for many clubs (at least near me).
2) Then consider the class you will run in. If you are running a XP or some class due to your motor mods, you may never have a competitive car, so consider your wallet limits (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Then.. get the best tire for the car/class. Run a 205-50-15.. many many choices. fwiw, I've run "r"comps on my car almost year round. dry, wet, track, autocross, street, blah blah since the 1990s. Alignment is what kills the tire, particularly Toe and Camber settings. Get over that. Yes, the ideal AX tire doesn't make a good track or street tire. Live with your limits. Any R comp will be better than your previous street tires. I'd go with RA-1s. Then maybe the Dunlops or Bridgestones. Oh.. and have fun! |
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