Autocrossers

[AustinL]

Any recomendations on street tires to race on?
I am getting my butt kicked by a few veterans in g stock so I want to return to novice class and put the kuhmos on hold for a while til I can win. I love those kuhmos but I want some trophies darn it!!
Anyway I have really liked my Dunlops and I am considering getting some more. What have ya'll used for a street tire class?
I am on a budget too, if that helps.
Thanks
Corey

[svobud]

Well.....the best 'cheater tires' USE to be the Bridgestone RE71s in my book. They had a 140TW (the lowest allowed in most street tire classses). I could run times less than a tenth or two off the guys running shaved R1s. But, they've been discontinued for a few years now. How bout this one, Yoko AVS Intermediates....VERY cheap cause they're being discontinued as well. They have a 160TW...and I remember alot of Corvette and Firebird owners using them with good success when I was using the RE71s. Tire Rack is having a sale. The 225/50/16s are $60 ea.

Here's a direct link to the tire rack and the Yokos... Tire Rack

[AustinL]

Oh my Goodness those are practically free!!!!!
What kind of time difference do you think there is between my kuhmos and a tire like this one?
I am curious how competetive I can be. When I reviewed my pax time with that of the novice class I was 1.5 seconds faster than 1rst place with victoracers on. Do you suspect I will lose all of that or more time by losing the kuhmos? This was on a 53 second run.
Thanks
Corey

[AustinL]

I bought some of those yokos today!!! I bought two for 138.04 shipped to my door!!! I cannot believe how cheap they are.
I will buy more later this month to start my stock if I like them. Thanks for the tip bud!!!!
Corey

[SvoTy]

The SVOCA is going to give away a set of 4 to some lucky winner at the Reunion.

Just another reason to attend.

[AustinL]

GOD WIlling I will be there!!!!!!!!! It is only 18 hours away! Practically right next door.

[svobud]

Originally posted by AustinL
Oh my Goodness those are practically free!!!!!
What kind of time difference do you think there is between my kuhmos and a tire like this one?

I really have no idea. I would have to see the track, it's surface, and length. I good set of race tires are usually worth anywhere from 2 to 4 secs (depending on the course and it's layout)...on a 60 sec course.

Here's a link to the 99 Reunion results. http://www.svoca.com/events/reunion99/showwinners.html

I had the RE71s on my car then. I ran a 44.88 - the SVO that beat me was a a F Stock on R1s. He ran a 44.12.

But, it all comes down to DRIVER....as well as the car. There were alot of SVOs there that day running race tires (look at ESP) that day. I was just able to adjust to the track quicker that day then most.

Wanna get faster?.....then go race. With more seat time, you'll begin to get faster, but always remember - there's going to be someone faster than you....and have fun!

Let us know how the tires work out.!!!

[AustinL]

Thanks! I have really been enjoying the car and my autocross club!!
I am very challenged by the courses and very excited about every event. I only wish there were more races to attend. I am also planning on attending the first evolution school I can find, I hear they are great. I hope someday I will be the fastest but it is definitely a little farther down the road for me.
I will try the tires out in a few days and let you know how I like them. I should have had them shaved but I am too cheap to do it. I guess I will shave them the old fashioned way.
See ya
Corey

[AustinL]

Well I received the yokos and installed them on the back. So far so good. They seem to be quite sticky. they are a tad wishy washy from full tread but I can take care of that!!LOL
I will really try them tomorrow after the bead is set and let you guys know how they are.
Corey