Right Place for Tire Questions?
06-09-2005, 04:11 PM
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Right Place for Tire Questions? I have a 2004 Cadi CTS-V that I want to get some more aggressive rubber for the stock rim. I don't want a full slick so that way I can get away with driving my car to and from the track on the race rubber.
A friend of mine has always ran Kumhos on his Prelude and seems to love them. I recently found out about the Dunlop SS Super Sport Race tires. I noticed that Falken has a new style Azenis.
Basically, what I am searching for is recommendations for a DOT tire that would kick *** on the circuit. Also, some help with picking the right tire size. Stock is 245/45/18. I found some 255/35's and 265/35's, which I would love to get the 265's, but I am unsure of the fitment.
Can anyone lend a hand?
A friend of mine has always ran Kumhos on his Prelude and seems to love them. I recently found out about the Dunlop SS Super Sport Race tires. I noticed that Falken has a new style Azenis.
Basically, what I am searching for is recommendations for a DOT tire that would kick *** on the circuit. Also, some help with picking the right tire size. Stock is 245/45/18. I found some 255/35's and 265/35's, which I would love to get the 265's, but I am unsure of the fitment.
Can anyone lend a hand?
06-09-2005, 07:32 PM
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I can't help with tire size..... but I ran 285/30/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires on my '93 RX-7 (LS1 powered) and loved them. R compound with grooves (not good for rain) that are fine on the street.
I competed in the Sport Compact Car Magazine "Ultimate Street Car Challenge" and pulled a 1.13g on the 200ft skidpad and a 1.09g average.....
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=431720
Hoosier DOT R compound tires are a bit stickier... but are very prone to punctures when driving on the street. Also Toyo RA-1's are noted as a very good dual purpose tire and have a history as wearing well.
I would recommend getting a set of dedicated track rims/tires and keep your stock wheels for street duty. Wearing out R compound tires that are $300/each approx on the street gets old fast....
-Mark
I competed in the Sport Compact Car Magazine "Ultimate Street Car Challenge" and pulled a 1.13g on the 200ft skidpad and a 1.09g average.....
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=431720
Hoosier DOT R compound tires are a bit stickier... but are very prone to punctures when driving on the street. Also Toyo RA-1's are noted as a very good dual purpose tire and have a history as wearing well.
I would recommend getting a set of dedicated track rims/tires and keep your stock wheels for street duty. Wearing out R compound tires that are $300/each approx on the street gets old fast....
-Mark