HPDE, AutoX and Street tires
05-23-2006, 04:15 PM
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HPDE, AutoX and Street tires
I am just getting my 92 C4 back together after a 2 year rebuild. I am going to be doing HPDE, autox and occasional street driving. Is there a tire that would work across these conditions? I am just starting to learn to drive this car and have not found the limit yet, so I am not looking for ever ounce out of a tire. The wheels I have chosen are 275 - 17 fronts and 315 17 rears. Any help would be appreciated.
05-23-2006, 05:31 PM
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Based on your comments, I would suggest the Kumho Victoracer V700s. Priced right. In the sizes you're looking for. Would need to be shaved to 4/32" for HPDEs. Very good durability.
Based on your comments, I would suggest the Kumho Victoracer V700s. Priced right. In the sizes you're looking for. Would need to be shaved to 4/32" for HPDEs. Very good durability.
05-23-2006, 06:55 PM
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I would go with the Kumho MX Ultra High Performance street tire. This is a great dry-weather street tire and can easily be used for track days and autocross until you get enough seat time to change and go with race rubber.
I run MX's on my 87 for track days and they have great traction when warmed up (takes a couple laps at moderate speeds) and are very predictable. For autocross use they work great even for slow speed courses.
Because they are a street tire, you would have no problems with legal tread depth and you can drive anywhere on them. I have about 8000 miles on mine with a half-dozen track days and they have yet to reach down to 50% tread life.
They may not be the best for wet roads, but they do work as long as you don't become too agressive.
I run MX's on my 87 for track days and they have great traction when warmed up (takes a couple laps at moderate speeds) and are very predictable. For autocross use they work great even for slow speed courses.
Because they are a street tire, you would have no problems with legal tread depth and you can drive anywhere on them. I have about 8000 miles on mine with a half-dozen track days and they have yet to reach down to 50% tread life.
They may not be the best for wet roads, but they do work as long as you don't become too agressive.
05-24-2006, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Lancer033
I would check out the Toyo RA-1, Nitto NT555RII, or Nitto NT-01 as streetble track tires, but for a trackable street tire check out the Kumho MX
But the Toyos and NT555RII would be fine for the street, too, if you weren't putting many miles on them.
My experience with the MXs is that they are way too noisy, right out of the box, and not very well built. My set developed bubbles in the sidewalls. FWIW.
05-24-2006, 08:15 AM
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Add another vote for the Kumho Ecsta MX. I've only been running mine a couple months but have run 3 a/x's on them so far and about a 1000 street miles and have been happy with them so far. I can't wait to try them at a track day!
A good aligment on your C4 will help you get a touch more out of the tires, even at your current skill level. IMHO.
A good aligment on your C4 will help you get a touch more out of the tires, even at your current skill level. IMHO.
