Best Tire Setups For Auto-X

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Nov 8, 2011 | 10:06 AM

HibachiZ28

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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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Nov 9, 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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Nov 9, 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.

Steve A.