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> Best DOT tires for AX?
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post Jan 27 2005, 10:04 AM
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For AX, another consideration is what class you want to run in. Local PCA rules in my area state that you need a DOT approved tire with a wear rating of 100 or higher to stay in stock class. R-compound tires or slicks put you in a higher class.
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post Jan 27 2005, 10:10 AM
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I just picked up the G-Force for Manfred....problem with REALLY sticky tires and driving them on the road to the track is that you get a LOT of punctures...ask me how I know....
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post Jan 27 2005, 12:07 PM
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Just out of curiosity, did you get those 16x7's off ebay recently? The reason I ask is because there was a set that I really wanted located in the bay area, but I missed.

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post Jan 27 2005, 12:30 PM
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Well the car is not stock by any means, the PO raced it in 99 & 2000 was the winner in class HI both years PCASD. I have a set of early 6X15 fuchs and some 205 Hoosiers, which is why I want DOT but sticky for the 16's............. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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Bought 15x7 Cookie Cutters....
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post Jan 27 2005, 01:42 PM
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In order to be DOT legal (2 years ago when I checked)
tires have to have a minimum treadwear rating of 50 and 3/32" tread depth, maybe 5/32" caint remember.
Anywho, that is zackly what victoracers come with. Barely legal.
Hoosiers are very good, but my favorite is the victoracer.
don't run em in rain tho, they don't like that.
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post Jan 27 2005, 02:14 PM
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Just a short one (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

I gots some W/T for sale:

A3SO4 Hoosiers......225 X45 X 15, bout half gone on 7 X 15 Cookies, 4 ea. $450. ....even got a pic.
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With a 3.2L, you need tiars like these in the worst way...
but with stock fenders, there's no way these will fit....unless you're into the jackem'up 4X4 look. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


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post Jan 27 2005, 02:52 PM
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How much fer the magnavox?
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post Jan 27 2005, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE (Sammy @ Jan 27 2005, 12:52 PM)
How much fer the magnavox?

For 450 you get the box & tires. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
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post Jan 27 2005, 02:58 PM
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how much flaring to fit 225's??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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post Jan 27 2005, 03:01 PM
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Heh....bout like this.

The pic makes me sigh. Last summer at an SCCA AX.
I was first out. Laid down a good first run and took the stuffing out of all them effin' STIthingies.....got better too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

The guy that took the pic beat me, tho (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)


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post Jan 27 2005, 03:02 PM
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thats about what i figger'd ....

you still have your old fender chunks?
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post Jan 27 2005, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 27 2005, 01:02 PM)
thats about what i figger'd ....

you still have your old fender chunks?

Yeah, but I've been hacking on one. Drivers side is good tho.
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post Jan 27 2005, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 27 2005, 12:58 PM)
how much flaring to fit 225's??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

No flare necessary. Just trim the inside lip of the fender and a couple of passes with a base ball bat and you can cram some 225-50-15's under there.


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post Jan 27 2005, 03:30 PM
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See, no problem and cheep, too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 27 2005, 03:47 PM
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Just to clear this up, the Falken's, which are great, have a claimed treadwear of 200 are no where near the stick of my Yokohama A032's.

The Yok's are amazing and are extremly responsive.
Pricey at over $800 for a set. Treadwear of 60.

The Hoosiers are likely the best for a/x, but you'll destroy them immediately on the road. ( 60 minute life ) at over $800 again. No treadwear rating. Race only yet DOT's (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

So that being said, go Falken or get a second set of rims for a/x stickies to be competitive.

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post Jan 27 2005, 04:15 PM
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The Hoosiers are likely the best for a/x, but you'll destroy them immediately on the road. ( 60 minute life ) at over $800 again. No treadwear rating. Race only yet DOT's (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

I drove my A3SO4s around town, to the track & those tires have about 150 AX passes on em'.....prolly 500-800 miles on em' total.....and they're prolly half gone.

Don't believe all things you read about them. 2 years ago, I ran R3SO3s. 200 passes, 150 minutes of track time, 300-400 of street driving (WAG). Still have em' and they are a touch better than the SO4s.

With the suspension settings they like, they hold up VERY well
on a 914. Heavier cars with the wrong settings eat them up.
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150 AX passes on em'.....prolly 500-800 miles on em' total

Great news!

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R3SO3s. 200 passes, 150 minutes of track time, 300-400 of street driving


Cool (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I've got a set of those...

I'll switch between the Yok's and Hoosiers for a/x.
Only Yok's for the wet.

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post Jan 28 2005, 05:59 AM
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Hey guys...The Kumho V700's look like they would do the trick...great reviews at Tire Rack
Price is good versus Hoosiers is anybody runnin them here?
AND anyone find better pricing than Tire Rack? Thanx (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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post Jan 28 2005, 07:30 AM
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QUOTE (Marv's3.2six @ Jan 28 2005, 03:59 AM)
Hey guys...The Kumho V700's look like they would do the trick...great reviews at Tire Rack
Price is good versus Hoosiers is anybody runnin them here?
AND anyone find better pricing than Tire Rack? Thanx (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

Yes, Lots of us are running them. They stick pretty good , I still wouldn't run them on the street. I did run to town and back once just to scuff the new off them.
good price I took them to the Airforce base hobby shop and mounted balanced for 10 bucks.

Stiff side wall took 2 people to get them suckers on the rim. I haven'y found cheaper than tire rack. Ordered Monday were at my house Tuesday UPS.
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