Autocross Tires: Help
08-11-2002, 07:08 AM
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Originally posted by jwjr311
Thanks for the info. Someone had posted that I should stick with stock sizes 205/225 unless upgrading the front sway bar. Also, Tirerack suggested Michelin Pilot sport cup as alternative to Victoracers. Anyone have any experience with these??
Thanks for the info. Someone had posted that I should stick with stock sizes 205/225 unless upgrading the front sway bar. Also, Tirerack suggested Michelin Pilot sport cup as alternative to Victoracers. Anyone have any experience with these??
08-12-2002, 12:25 PM
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You'd have to be trying really hard to kill the Michelins in 50 laps - they're quite durable. I've got two full track days, ~50 autocross laps, and about 4000 street miles on mine. No imminent track days planned, so I'll probably get another 2000 street miles out of 'em. I am by no means easy on my race tires.
The question isn't how long they last (150+ autocross laps sounds quite reasonable), but how well they work when they're there. The Michelins are fine for the track but don't heat up quickly enough to work well in a one-driver autocross environment.
The question isn't how long they last (150+ autocross laps sounds quite reasonable), but how well they work when they're there. The Michelins are fine for the track but don't heat up quickly enough to work well in a one-driver autocross environment.
08-12-2002, 12:37 PM
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I'm sure everyone would agree that the lifespan of a tire is going to depend on too many things to mention, but the clubs that I autocross with all host events at the same place. It is a deteriorating asphalt surface, that easily chews through tires twice as fast as a new concrete surface. I think most of the guys that I autocross with are getting less than 50 runs out of their tires, regardless of brand. One of the guys, who frequently gets FTD out there, averaged closer to 40 runs out of his last few sets.
Granted, it gets REALLY hot out there, and we typically do at least 8 runs per event, with less than a minute between runs. The courses are always long (>1 mile) and fast (>80 MPH), so the tires start getting greasy after the 2nd run.
Granted, it gets REALLY hot out there, and we typically do at least 8 runs per event, with less than a minute between runs. The courses are always long (>1 mile) and fast (>80 MPH), so the tires start getting greasy after the 2nd run.
08-12-2002, 07:55 PM
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The consensus seems to be Victoracers 225F/245R would be best suited for my use. Thanks all for the advice and benefit of your experience. Now if I can find somebody who wants to get rid of their OEM wheels??
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