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09-08-2004, 01:36 AM | #1 |
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Best tires for road racing?
What are the best tires for road racing that are not that hurtful on the wallet? What do you guys think. (size 235/40/17)
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09-08-2004, 02:39 AM | #2 |
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Does it have to be that exact size? what width rim are you mounting it on?
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09-08-2004, 03:43 AM | #3 |
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A few more details would be nice. Are they going on a separate set of wheels other than your street tires. If they are I'd go w/ an R-Compound tire. As far as R-Compounds go, the Toyo RA-1's are my favorite. A good street/track tire is the Bridgestone Pole Position SO-3. Another tire to check out are the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's. Those come stock on the Carrera GT so they have to be somewhat decent.
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09-08-2004, 05:00 AM | #4 |
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I dont have to have that size I just want as wide as i can get. The rim is 17x7.5.
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09-08-2004, 09:02 AM | #5 |
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Never answered the question above- will you be changing tires at the track or running street tires? Makes a large difference n what tire to choose.
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09-08-2004, 09:44 AM | #6 |
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I would suggest getting a 225/45-17 Hoosier R3S04. Hoosiers are alot wider than your standard street tire and 235/40-17 minimum wheel width is 8.0"
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09-08-2004, 12:31 PM | #7 | |
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