ORR Tires?
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ORR Tires? Just curious which tires you road race guys are using these days. I plan to run an open road race in July, and even tho I'm only going to run 120mph (140 max) with my car weighing ~4300 lbs with me & my nav tires WILL be an issue.
I've been told the new Goodyears that come on the new Vettes are working well. Any thoughts?
I've been told the new Goodyears that come on the new Vettes are working well. Any thoughts?
One thought is to lose some weight.....you/nav/or car. Check out tirerack.com, see which ones have the highest speed rating. Maybe BFG KDs, or KDW if less then dry conditions. Are slicks allowed? I'd imagine they'd hold up the best.
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
Just curious which tires you road race guys are using these days. I plan to run an open road race in July, and even tho I'm only going to run 120mph (140 max) with my car weighing ~4300 lbs with me & my nav tires WILL be an issue.
I've been told the new Goodyears that come on the new Vettes are working well. Any thoughts?
I've been told the new Goodyears that come on the new Vettes are working well. Any thoughts?
Just finished our second season of ORR with a '96 Z. First year was Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 and they did well. This year we used the BFG KD's and they were far superior. They suck in the wet and that should be a consideration.
We ran 130 class at the Bonneville 100, 145 at the Roadrunner a few weeks ago.
Slicks or nascar tires are really not an option. They puncture easily on a road course that is not swept clean of debris. I would also consider the Michelin Pilot Sport.
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doesnt Nitto make some type of ultra high performance road race tires?
), and the Falken 615s. 
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Sorry about bringing this back up but I am a newbie here.But have been ORR'ing for many years.You Have to run a min of the tire spec that was OEM on the car.If you move up in class to a high tech speed that what was on the car OEM then you need to run the OEM or better load rating but have a higher speed rating for the tech you plan on running.Keep in mind that you are on a normally traveled highway the 364 other days so they can be on patches on the road as well as surface changes so You need to take that into consideration IT is NOT a smooth road course lime lime rock or buttonwillow.
Also need to consider rain or wet surfaces since these do run rain or shine.Nothing more hair raising than to top a hill at 160+ and see a wet road or a down pour..stan
Also need to consider rain or wet surfaces since these do run rain or shine.Nothing more hair raising than to top a hill at 160+ and see a wet road or a down pour..stan
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I was looking at the Eagles or BFGs since they are about the only Ultra tire that comes in 275/40 & 315/35/ZR17. I wish Toyo RA-1s came in 315s. How were the BFG KDs for straightline traction Andy? I plan to run the 1/2 mile or 1 mile shoot out & with my setup I need a tire that will be good for that too.
And Boyce ran road race slicks (Mich cup tires I think) when he raced....I aint goin there. Like Stan said, hit some rain at speed in those (or crickets) and you are in for a ride. Besides, I'm only going to be doing 140mph....
Mark
And Boyce ran road race slicks (Mich cup tires I think) when he raced....I aint goin there. Like Stan said, hit some rain at speed in those (or crickets) and you are in for a ride. Besides, I'm only going to be doing 140mph....
Mark
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
I was looking at the Eagles or BFGs since they are about the only Ultra tire that comes in 275/40 & 315/35/ZR17. I wish Toyo RA-1s came in 315s. How were the BFG KDs for straightline traction Andy? I plan to run the 1/2 mile or 1 mile shoot out & with my setup I need a tire that will be good for that too.
And Boyce ran road race slicks (Mich cup tires I think) when he raced....I aint goin there. Like Stan said, hit some rain at speed in those (or crickets) and you are in for a ride. Besides, I'm only going to be doing 140mph....
Mark
And Boyce ran road race slicks (Mich cup tires I think) when he raced....I aint goin there. Like Stan said, hit some rain at speed in those (or crickets) and you are in for a ride. Besides, I'm only going to be doing 140mph....
Mark
I ran the Texas Mile on the KD's and they were OK- I could spin it through first if I didn't watch it. I like 'em for the price vs. value. They do well.
Andy
Biggest thing to worry about will be load rating and speed rating. Check the rule book for speed ratings, they can get confusing.
I ran the Michelin cup sports when I ran and they did fine, you just dont want to push them into the 180+ range for to long. But man they stuck like glue....until the rain storm hit us. then it was like being on ice.
The BFG KD's might work well in that speed class. Tim Jones ran them for a while on his mustang and I THINK they did OK in the 170 class. I cant remember if it was the KD or the Michelin Cup that came apart on him though.
If you want to be safe, and in MY opinion the best all around tire is the Michelin Pilot Sport. They are spendy but they will cover both your speed rating (by a long shot) and they have a pretty serious load rating if I remember right. They are also a great street tire. They may not have the traction for light to light jumps with your car but they are a great tire.
I ran the Michelin cup sports when I ran and they did fine, you just dont want to push them into the 180+ range for to long. But man they stuck like glue....until the rain storm hit us. then it was like being on ice.
The BFG KD's might work well in that speed class. Tim Jones ran them for a while on his mustang and I THINK they did OK in the 170 class. I cant remember if it was the KD or the Michelin Cup that came apart on him though.
If you want to be safe, and in MY opinion the best all around tire is the Michelin Pilot Sport. They are spendy but they will cover both your speed rating (by a long shot) and they have a pretty serious load rating if I remember right. They are also a great street tire. They may not have the traction for light to light jumps with your car but they are a great tire.
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So the RA-1s are good as well as the Pilots.....ok, that I can choose from. Thanks guys.
Are you going to make the Bonneville Boyce? Sounds like a few of us are going....
Are you going to make the Bonneville Boyce? Sounds like a few of us are going....
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My opinion Don't even think of slicks, which it sounds like you have ruled out. There is no need at the speeds you are going and so don't risk the ease of puncture. Get street tires that have a high speed and load rating. Basicly what Boyce said. We are running Continental V-Max's but they only come in 19 in sizes. I had to buy new rims to run them.
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