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Old 11-08-2012, 03:33 AM   #1
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i have a problem. I am currently buiilding a 71 plymouth roadrunner as a pro-touring car, and I will be driving it from spring to fall with some autox days in between. I have the 17"rims but now I'm looking for some rubber to put on them. Problem is normally high performance tires are great in the summer but lack any grip the minute it gets a bit cold outside. I live in southern, alberta, canada and its dry most of the year, but the tempertures still dip down to the freezing mark in spring/fall. I've noticed that they do make UHP all season tires but they have UTQ ratings of over 400, which makes me wonder just how well they would do on a autox circuit. Down the road I'll buy another set of rims for track days, but for now I just don't have the cash. Seeing how this is one of the biggest forums on the net, I though maybe some of you can provide some feedback on tires they used for similar use.

In the past I have tried nitto neogens which are great for the price but lack on sizes. Falken Azenis are garbage the minute it gets slightly chilly. The Kumho Ecstas XS were great this summer but i wouldn't trust them in the cold. I'm currently looking at a 26" tire either 245/245 or 275/40.
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Old 11-08-2012, 05:36 AM   #2
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ya cant have yer autox and yer high performance and eat yer cake too

ya NEED 2 sets of wheels/tires

a car that big and heavy will EAT tires in any event....and as tires will be destroyed by autox
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:08 AM   #3
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ya cant have yer autox and yer high performance and eat yer cake too

ya NEED 2 sets of wheels/tires

a car that big and heavy will EAT tires in any event....and as tires will be destroyed by autox
i know, I sunk all the money i had into suspension and resto parts - don't have any money for another set of rims this year, will have to wait awhile...the only thing I can find that might work are the dunlop SP sport 5000 series...
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:25 AM   #4
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Go for summer tires and do not drive in near freezing temperatures. You will not be competetive using AS tires, unless it is wet and everybody has dry summer tires.

I enjoyed SP 5000 in all weather conditions but I have never had any autox in my life so I cannot help how they work on the track.

Good luck with your choice.

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Old 11-08-2012, 06:46 AM   #5
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thanks! i think I may go with those or the Potenza RE970AS Pole Position has some good reviews
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