Tires?
Tires? I am looking for a set of tires for some spare rims. What I would like is something DOT approved that I can throw on the, drive to an autocross or track day, and drive home.
I would prefer something that is not a complete slick or cheater slick in case I get caught in the rain on the trip or it is a wet event.
The rims in question are 17x9's and I am looking for a 275/40-17 tire
-Thanks
-Tim
I would prefer something that is not a complete slick or cheater slick in case I get caught in the rain on the trip or it is a wet event.
The rims in question are 17x9's and I am looking for a 275/40-17 tire
-Thanks
-Tim
I am looking for a set of tires for some spare rims. What I would like is something DOT approved that I can throw on the, drive to an autocross or track day, and drive home.
I would prefer something that is not a complete slick or cheater slick in case I get caught in the rain on the trip or it is a wet event.
The rims in question are 17x9's and I am looking for a 275/40-17 tire
-Thanks
-Tim
I would prefer something that is not a complete slick or cheater slick in case I get caught in the rain on the trip or it is a wet event.
The rims in question are 17x9's and I am looking for a 275/40-17 tire
-Thanks
-Tim
I've spent years changing my tires at the track, and I'm having thoughts similar to your idea for next season.
I ran 255-50R16 DOT slicks on a set of IROC rims...Goodyear GSCS and BFG R1 were my favorites.
For next season, I'm looking at the Nitto NT01 in the same size you listed. Price is favorable, and Hunkins seems happy with his:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...est/index.html
NT01s are well liked if you don't have to worry about a minimum tread-ware (they are 100s) for classing.
I love my Falken 615s, and the 200 tread-ware rating lets me run in street tire class.
Not great in the rain, but not dangerous either.
I love my Falken 615s, and the 200 tread-ware rating lets me run in street tire class.
Not great in the rain, but not dangerous either.
Treadwear isn't a big consideration really because I won't be class racing the car. Just using it for some weekend warrior stuff from time to time.
I see so many recommendations for the 615's that I am starting to lean in that direction. I hear good things about Nitto's newer tires, but I will give it time. I have used and seen some stuff from them in the past that I wasn't happy with.
Does anyone run Kuhmo's anymore? I remember when the original Victoracer's were the hottest thing going (yes, I am that old).
Crainholio, has goodyear made revisions to the R1 over the years? I remember a few of the older designs having real problems when they would start to lose grip, as in you didn't "start" to lose grip, they were either hooked up or completely not. I don't remember them wearing very well either. Have they changed?
Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
I see so many recommendations for the 615's that I am starting to lean in that direction. I hear good things about Nitto's newer tires, but I will give it time. I have used and seen some stuff from them in the past that I wasn't happy with.
Does anyone run Kuhmo's anymore? I remember when the original Victoracer's were the hottest thing going (yes, I am that old).
Crainholio, has goodyear made revisions to the R1 over the years? I remember a few of the older designs having real problems when they would start to lose grip, as in you didn't "start" to lose grip, they were either hooked up or completely not. I don't remember them wearing very well either. Have they changed?
Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
Crainholio, has goodyear made revisions to the R1 over the years? I remember a few of the older designs having real problems when they would start to lose grip, as in you didn't "start" to lose grip, they were either hooked up or completely not. I don't remember them wearing very well either. Have they changed?
The ones I'm running have been excellent for 8 road course events I've gotten from them. Last bout was at the F-Body event at Memphis this Summer, and I finally used up the rears running too much rear spring rate and drifting too much.
The closest they came to unhooking was in the S-turns, I had Jeff Creech of CAM fame on board and the backs gave just a slight howl when I got on the gas too much/fast exiting the last S...car stayed on course the whole time.
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i have the 615s. kuhmo makes the best slick for autox, 710s. theyre not made for road courses, especially not in a heavy f-body. hoosier R6s are best for a road course in slicks. shaved vics would be alright. full tread for rain. NT01 would be better but dont last long.
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has goodyear made revisions to the R1 over the years? I remember a few of the older designs having real problems when they would start to lose grip, as in you didn't "start" to lose grip, they were either hooked up or completely not. I don't remember them wearing very well either. Have they changed?
BFG just came back onto the scene recently after a LONG absense with the NEW, almost ALL slick (a la Hoosier A/R 6, or Kumho 710) R1.
From what I've heard the treadwear and grip/'stickiness' levels are somewhere in between the said R6es and 710s, but maybe some who have actually used all three can chime in with some objective comparisons.
If you are looking for a good steet tire, I have heard some good things about the kumho MX tires. Alot of people I know runnign them on their vettes.
I run the BF goodrich G-force Sports as an everyday tire with some occasional autox. They grip really well for a street tire, but make no noise before you reach the limit. Had them on the car for 3 summers now.
