Best Tire Setups For Auto-X
11-08-2011, 10:06 AM
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Best Tire Setups For Auto-X Hey all,
I've seen most of the tire threads but curious as to what the best front tire size would be on 17x9.5" wheels for Auto-X and other good handling situations. Currently I have 245/45R17's up front with some 315's in the rear as I enjoy traction
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I've seen most of the tire threads but curious as to what the best front tire size would be on 17x9.5" wheels for Auto-X and other good handling situations. Currently I have 245/45R17's up front with some 315's in the rear as I enjoy traction
Thanks!
11-09-2011, 06:41 PM
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Going to 18" wheels will get the top tires at the required diameters:
275/35-18, 9.5" wheel, 25.6" tire diameter, 5 top street tires, 5 r-comp tires
265/40-18, 9.5" wheel, 26.3" tire diameter, 3 top street tires
275/40-18, 9.5" wheel, 26.7" tire diameter, 2 top street tires, 2 r-comp tires
Well, this is probably the one:
275/40-17, 9.5" wheel, 25.7" tire diameter, 3 top street tires, 4 r-comp tires
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275/35-18, 9.5" wheel, 25.6" tire diameter, 5 top street tires, 5 r-comp tires
265/40-18, 9.5" wheel, 26.3" tire diameter, 3 top street tires
275/40-18, 9.5" wheel, 26.7" tire diameter, 2 top street tires, 2 r-comp tires
Well, this is probably the one:
275/40-17, 9.5" wheel, 25.7" tire diameter, 3 top street tires, 4 r-comp tires
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11-09-2011, 08:24 PM
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The best would be the widest tire you you can possibly fit on the rim. I don't believe going by the book. Also the stickiest tire you can afford. Hoosier A6 or Kumho V710 would be my choice.
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I prefer Hoosier A6's 