I just bought the standard aluminum tape at Home Depot. It doesn't have to be special cause it won't see enough heat to melt or burn.

 

THIS.
I heard similar things from Matt and Lou who were spectating my comp-school races. I almost lapped the entire field in pouring rain even after having to pull into the pits mid-race to fix the windshield fogging issue, great times!

 

Oh ok cool, thanks.

 

You mean reposition the dryer duct defogger.

 

Hey Jim, here are some other options if you don't mind ordering something online:

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?fo...ction=category
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...t%20wrap&dds=1

 

Question: If you have a separate set of rain tires/wheels, is it a good idea to run the 255 width? Or would it be more beneficial to run a 245 or even a 225 on an 8" wheel? From what I have heard, the wider tire can increase the risk of hydroplaning, so does that play a part?

 

jes It did a decent enough job, I was surprised.

 

I think some folks are getting overly hung up on adding 10mm tread width. I'm of the opinion that running a 255 on an S2000 is only really warranted when it better fits the wheel itself. A properly fitted 245 will outperform a 255 tire on a not-properly matched wheel size. I know thats not a "wet question" answer, but +10mm marked on a sidewall doesn't mean "better." Sidewall deflection and the ability to maintain optimum contact patch are big considerations.

Now, a tire can only evacute so much water. If the amount of water trapped under the tire exceeds this, hydroplane happens. So to correctly answer your question, the actual tire in question must be considered. All things being equal, wider is definitely not better in standing or streaming water. Also remember that alignment and suspension setup play a huge factor in wet traction. Soften shocks. Up tire pressures. Must of us won't change an alignment at the track, 9kI4 (Matt) excluded , but that would be optimum.

Another consideration for some of you- if you have aspirations of TT'ing or racing down the road, look at the rules and/or point assessments. Running a 255 makes no sense from a point standpoint in TT's when the benefit in time is nearly immeasurable. Use the point(s) elsewhere, like weight reduction. Racing spec's the size.

Wanna go fast? Weight reduction. Everywhere. Wheels (rotating mass). Battery (up high and in front). Etc.

 

Want tires to last longer? Reduce weight.

Want brakes to last longer? Reduce weight.

Want to decrease braking zones? Reduce weight.

Want to increase acceleration? Reduce weight.

Want to reduce shock wear? Reduce weight. (you could lessen spring rate, thereby transferring some of the damping duties to the spring, but the resultant is potentially excessive body roll)


So how does one go faster cheaper? Effin' diet for you and your car!!!


And Hoosiers.

 

So from what I'm reading, tripple 8s are only used by most as wet if HWs are not available. For ultimate wet traction HWs hands down or hands of God. I guess I have to look for another DOT approved rubber for dry track that I can install in the house and drive to that track and back. I like NT01s but I trailer them to track, I was thinking of getting a new set of them for my application. Maybe I'll go for RS3 for now as my dedicated track tires that I can drive to the track and back. Even though they are on back order right now, they should be available by June.

For street I'll just wear out the currect A/S tires I have right now.