wmfateam Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Doing my first autocross on the 17th, and looking for suggestions on a solid tire choice. I am going with some buddies and they are rocking a turbo SC300 (On Michelin PSS), BMW 335 ( On Michelin PSS), G37 (Hankook V12) and a 2012 WRX (On Continental DW's). They are super annoying when it comes to cars, and I hear mustangs suck on a daily basis. I have been tire searching for weeks now and just can't come to a decision. Any input is appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Are you looking for dedicated auto-x tires or something you can still drive in the street with? That will play a large role in what compound to go with. I'm sure [MENTION=6]iRoush[/MENTION] has plenty to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) in the garage currently but the autocross street tire of the year is the BFG Rival followed by the Dunlop z2's. if you're looking for a pure racing slick the best is of course the hoosier a6. Edited October 27, 2013 by iRoush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I used bfg kdws and they did very well. I was pulling small rocks out of the front tires that were stuck in from the tire being sticky On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Everytime I read post I always smirk when people don't put their full intentions when posting questions like this. It will be street driven once maybe twice a week so slicks are out of my equation. The BFG Rivals are getting great reviews from the NASA AZ guys, and at $144 a pop with a $50 rebate, they have been front runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Everytime I read post I always smirk when people don't put their full intentions when posting questions like this. It will be street driven once maybe twice a week so slicks are out of my equation. The BFG Rivals are getting great reviews from the NASA AZ guys, and at $144 a pop with a $50 rebate, they have been front runners.sounds like you have your tire. but question is, what size are you going to go for? obviously the wider the tire the better off you'll be. Depending on rim size here's what I'd recommend:9" wheel - 265/35/18 or 275/35/189.5" wheel - 275/35/18 or 285/30/1810" wheel - 285/30/18 or 295/30/1810.5" wheel - 295/30/18 or 305/30/1811" Wheel - 315/30/18 or 335/30/1811.5"-12" wheel - 335/30/18 or 345/30/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Well if my wheels spacers actually come in, I will be running some 265/35-18's. But my faith in Vintage Venom is lacking. Otherwise I'm going to have to rock my GT rims :violin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I used to be a fan of the 275/40-17 Falken Azenis RT-615K, but if driven on the street they will heat cycle pretty quickly and turn purpl'ish on the outer edges and start to lose grip quickly. Those were the last set I did any real competition on. I've heard good news on the Rivals. So if the sizing fits then take a look there. My car much preferred the square setup to it's staggered setup now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 sounds like you have your tire. but question is, what size are you going to go for? obviously the wider the tire the better off you'll be. Depending on rim size here's what I'd recommend:9" wheel - 265/35/18 or 275/35/189.5" wheel - 275/35/18 or 285/30/1810" wheel - 285/30/18 or 295/30/1810.5" wheel - 295/30/18 or 305/30/1811" Wheel - 315/30/18 or 335/30/1811.5"-12" wheel - 335/30/18 or 345/30/18Thanks for the info! I was looking at the 275 Rival for the 9.5 GT500 rim or 245 Rival for the stock 17x8's. I used to be a fan of the 275/40-17 Falken Azenis RT-615K, but if driven on the street they will heat cycle pretty quickly and turn purpl'ish on the outer edges and start to lose grip quickly. Those were the last set I did any real competition on. I've heard good news on the Rivals. So if the sizing fits then take a look there. My car much preferred the square setup to it's staggered setup now.Thanks for the input! It's hard to get reviews that aren't, oh my gosh these tires rock! No one ever puts actually experience or data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Also the Falken earns "cool points" for looking badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Went Toyo Proxes R888's used because they were a good deal with the enkei's I bought. Excited to get these babies on, they seem super sticky and we also just installed these tires on our go fast GT500, man does that thing turn and hook the duck up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Went Toyo Proxes R888's used because they were a good deal with the enkei's I bought. Excited to get these babies on, they seem super sticky and we also just installed these tires on our go fast GT500, man does that thing turn and hook the duck up!they should be good. just don't expect them to last a long time of course. Make sure you play with the tire pressures, general rule of thumb is that you want the wear line to reach down to the triangle on the side of the tire. Doing this will provide the most tread surface to the ground (promoting traction). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 they should be good. just don't expect them to last a long time of course. Make sure you play with the tire pressures, general rule of thumb is that you want the wear line to reach down to the triangle on the side of the tire. Doing this will provide the most tread surface to the ground (promoting traction).Why thanks for the Tip! I mostly just wanted the rims, and these tires just happened to be on them. Just getting my feet wet before I try to make a stand next year. And i went with 275/35r18's on the 9.5 wide rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 they should be good. just don't expect them to last a long time of course. Make sure you play with the tire pressures, general rule of thumb is that you want the wear line to reach down to the triangle on the side of the tire. Doing this will provide the most tread surface to the ground (promoting traction).Why thanks for the Tip! I mostly just wanted the rims, and these tires just happened to be on them. Just getting my feet wet before I try to make a stand next year. And i went with 275/35r18's on the 9.5 wide rim.No problem bud. should be a good starting point for you. I started with my sumitomo 400 treadwears just to get my feet wet, then swapped to the BFG R1's and nearly shat myself lol. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 With inspiration from iRoush, she is ready for her first autocross tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]3674[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3675[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3676[/ATTACH]With inspiration from iRoush, she is ready for her first autocross tomorrow.nice man! looks good! Sigh... my BFG R1's are almost corded. luckily only 2 events left lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 MMmmMMm, RPF1s :love-struck: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]3674[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3675[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3676[/ATTACH]With inspiration from iRoush, she is ready for her first autocross tomorrow.Good luck man! Be sure to report back!!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
