Best source for used (cheap) rally tires?

EcksJay · 07-25-2005, 12:17 AM

Well, after my first Rallycross, one thing was blatantly obvious: I need better tires than RE92's. A lot of people just say to buy new snow tires, but I'm looking a little bit cheaper than that. Any suggestions? Also, what about rims? Can I just go with steelies?

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Jon Bogert · 07-25-2005, 10:05 AM

Going to the Maine Forest Rally? Post on Specialstage that you're looking for worn-out rally tires, and I'm sure some of the competitors will sell them to you at the event. Figure out size first.

EcksJay · 07-25-2005, 12:47 PM

Yes, I am going to the rally. I thought that might be a good place to find them. How do I determine what size I need? I don't have steel rims yet to put them on, so it's pretty much open. I really don't think that I want to get rally rims, because of the cost.....

Jon Bogert · 07-25-2005, 01:16 PM

For a light, early, non-turbo Impreza? 14/62-15 for Michelins. Whatever's comparable for other brands. Don't make the mistake of getting the huge tires the turbo guys run. They weigh a ton and will suck the horsepower right out of your car.

Mount them on junkyard 15x6 alloys or steelies.

EcksJay · 07-25-2005, 02:05 PM

14/62-15....Is there a digit missing? (like 235/75/15?)

Jon Bogert · 07-25-2005, 02:19 PM

No. 14 cm wide tread (tread, not section). 62 cm diameter. 15 inch wheel. It's about a 185/65-15 using street tire sizes.

EcksJay · 07-25-2005, 02:26 PM

Gotcha.

Calimoxo2 · 07-25-2005, 02:50 PM

Contact these people and see if they will ship to ME.

http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/C..._Tires_107.htm

Howl · 07-25-2005, 04:07 PM

Last Ditch Racing run a 1994 L, and are based in Maine. They may have some old tires and/or rims laying around.

07-25-2005, 12:17 AM	#1
EcksJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 77677 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine Vehicle: 1997 OBS '07 KLR 650	Best source for used (cheap) rally tires? Well, after my first Rallycross, one thing was blatantly obvious: I need better tires than RE92's. A lot of people just say to buy new snow tires, but I'm looking a little bit cheaper than that. Any suggestions? Also, what about rims? Can I just go with steelies? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-25-2005, 10:05 AM	#2
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	Going to the Maine Forest Rally? Post on Specialstage that you're looking for worn-out rally tires, and I'm sure some of the competitors will sell them to you at the event. Figure out size first.

07-25-2005, 12:47 PM	#3
EcksJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 77677 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine Vehicle: 1997 OBS '07 KLR 650	Yes, I am going to the rally. I thought that might be a good place to find them. How do I determine what size I need? I don't have steel rims yet to put them on, so it's pretty much open. I really don't think that I want to get rally rims, because of the cost.....

07-25-2005, 01:16 PM	#4
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	For a light, early, non-turbo Impreza? 14/62-15 for Michelins. Whatever's comparable for other brands. Don't make the mistake of getting the huge tires the turbo guys run. They weigh a ton and will suck the horsepower right out of your car. Mount them on junkyard 15x6 alloys or steelies.

07-25-2005, 02:05 PM	#5
EcksJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 77677 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine Vehicle: 1997 OBS '07 KLR 650	14/62-15....Is there a digit missing? (like 235/75/15?)

07-25-2005, 02:19 PM	#6
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	No. 14 cm wide tread (tread, not section). 62 cm diameter. 15 inch wheel. It's about a 185/65-15 using street tire sizes.

07-25-2005, 02:26 PM	#7
EcksJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 77677 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine Vehicle: 1997 OBS '07 KLR 650	Gotcha.

07-25-2005, 02:50 PM	#8
Calimoxo2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 34531 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun County, VA Vehicle: '84 1/10 BRAT Red	Contact these people and see if they will ship to ME. http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/C..._Tires_107.htm

07-25-2005, 04:07 PM	#9
Howl Scooby Specialist Member#: 57830 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario CA Vehicle: 1999 OBS	Last Ditch Racing run a 1994 L, and are based in Maine. They may have some old tires and/or rims laying around.