ST4/TT4 2017
11-10-2016, 12:29 PM
#102
Because, all tire manufactures vary widely on tire actual size vs published size. Many a times I've pulled a Michelin off a car, put a kumho on that's the same published size and it rubs. My 245/40 17 RE71R's on the FRS fit perfect, Put Rival S 245/40 17's on it and they rub like no other and you can't turn the wheel near as far. Those numbers written on the side are just a suggestion. This is why I for many years have been advocating a wheel size system for NASA not a Tire size. 8 inchs is 8 inchs every time... (oh the jokes I see coming from this).
11-10-2016, 12:29 PM
#103
Moderator
I find zero point in running hooisers for DEs, but damn if a lot of folks dont do it. I'll work myself up to them, but next tire will be NT01 or RC1 (same points).
11-10-2016, 12:37 PM
#104
I started Racing in Autox in the 90's in a Old Volvo. I did the first event at age 16 with whatever tires I had bought the car with. My next event I showed up on R-comps, my 3rd event I was the 3rd fastest car at the event (in a 1981 85whp 3000lbs stock volvo). I'm 100% convinced you learn faster, and more starting on R-comps then twiddling your thumbs on street tires. I had actually never driven a street tire on a track or in competition until 3 years ago when the SCCA mandated them for stock class. It was like going from sleeping with a 10 to dating the fat chick. It sucked.
11-10-2016, 01:01 PM
#105
Community Organizer
Willing to bet today's street tires (RS3 RE71 ....) are better than your 90's R-Comps. 
Why wouldn't SCCA use street tires in a class called "Stock". It's not NASCAR / Stock Car racing.
Why wouldn't SCCA use street tires in a class called "Stock". It's not NASCAR / Stock Car racing.
11-10-2016, 01:15 PM
#106
I'd bet the RE71R is similar to the Kumho Victoracers I 1st had. But it's been 17 years since I've driven on those. A Stock car on a R comp is so much fun. It's were they all went wrong with Bspec. Showroom Stock Was a blast to race in. Slow cars that handled terribly but had grip for days. Felt like you were racing on your door handles. It was a blast.
11-11-2016, 07:51 AM
#107
What happens where there aren't enough people in class for contingency? Or if you are one of the other 4-6 people in class who lose? Guess it helps when your the only one running Hoosiers...until someone with a bigger bank account shows up.
Although after driving Pete's TTD SI on Hoosiers, I do get it. They work, and work very well. Just sucks to pony up for sets if there's not enough people for contingency.
Last edited by ViperASR; 11-11-2016 at 07:54 AM.
11-11-2016, 08:01 AM
#108
The "Me" complex
What happens where there aren't enough people in class for contingency? Or if you are one of the other 4-6 people in class who lose? Guess it helps when your the only one running Hoosiers...until someone with a bigger bank account shows up.
Although after driving Pete's TTD SI on Hoosiers, I do get it. They work, and work very well. Just sucks to pony up for sets if there's not enough people for contingency.
What happens where there aren't enough people in class for contingency? Or if you are one of the other 4-6 people in class who lose? Guess it helps when your the only one running Hoosiers...until someone with a bigger bank account shows up.
Although after driving Pete's TTD SI on Hoosiers, I do get it. They work, and work very well. Just sucks to pony up for sets if there's not enough people for contingency.
11-14-2016, 06:42 AM
#110
Moderator