Wheels and Tires for AutoX

cruzthepug · 07-27-2014, 07:27 PM

Okay.....did my 4th event today and ran in C Street (did not run novice) finished 2nd, 1.2 seconds behind. I had absolutely no traction. I guess I'm going to pony up and order tires. On Tire Rack I can get the RE-11's in 245/275 for $906 + shipping or the Hankook R-S3, but can only get a 235 for the front (same 275 for the rear) for $760 + shipping. I'm putting them on base model 18" wheels (8" front, 9" rear). I would really like 255's for the front but can only get a 255/35 and I need at least a 255/40.

Is the difference in the fronts width worth the difference in price?

stuy486 · 07-27-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzthepug

I would really like 255's for the front but can only get a 255/35 and I need at least a 255/40.

Why?

cruzthepug · 07-28-2014, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stuy486

Why?

The POS tires I have for the front now are 255/35 and my car sits so low I drag getting out of my driveway and if I do decide to lower the car any, then it would be way too low.

Masterbeatty · 07-28-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzthepug

The POS tires I have for the front now are 255/35 and my car sits so low I drag getting out of my driveway and if I do decide to lower the car any, then it would be way too low.

Well if they will be for a second set of wheels then it doesnt matter anyway as the autox places are usually pretty flat. Thats assueming you would change them at the event. But if you drive them to the event then i can understand your worry. Buy a cheap small trailer from CL and tow the tires there or find a supprt vehicle to follow you there, wives/ GF's work great

cossie1600 · 07-27-2014, 07:53 PM

Yes

Read T · 07-28-2014, 09:40 AM

If you can find a tire with a lower profile it may help your gearing. I ran rubber bands on my 240 when I tracked it and the gearing was awesome.

cruzthepug · 07-28-2014, 02:50 PM

I ordered the RE-11's, 245/40 & 275/35. Having them mounted on Thursday. Next event is this Sunday.

cossie1600 · 07-28-2014, 04:01 PM

There is going to be quite a bit of under streer

cruzthepug · 07-28-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

There is going to be quite a bit of under streer

Why do you say that? Please explain?

cossie1600 · 07-28-2014, 06:06 PM

The tires are too small. Most of your weight is in the front, you will overwhelm the front easily and turn the car into an under steer machine like a wrx

cruzthepug · 07-28-2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The tires are too small. Most of your weight is in the front, you will overwhelm the front easily and turn the car into an under steer machine like a wrx

Well, it is what it is. Got to be better than what I had. I would have loved to gone wider, but on a 8" wheel a 265 is no good and couldn't find a 255. Maybe one day I'll get some true race wheels and I can go wide.

cruzthepug · 07-31-2014, 07:37 PM

Got the RE-11's mounted today. For anyone using these, what air pressures you running?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1406853467.053333.jpg

stuy486 · 08-01-2014, 06:51 AM

I have RS3s, but for reference I run 43 front 34 rear. I don't know how the sidewall stiffness compares to RE-11s, but I know that RS3s will roll over a lot with anything lower than 40PSI in the front.

j-rho · 08-01-2014, 03:51 PM

2011 Nismo#91, the Hankook Ventus RS3 is a tire.

And something tells me we should all be listening to what stuy486 has to say about driving/setup of the car

:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9xMCwUkajo

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-04-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by j-rho

2011 Nismo#91, the Hankook Ventus RS3 is a tire.

Lol,

, was talking about audis earlier that day with a co worker.

07-28-2014, 09:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 20	If you can find a tire with a lower profile it may help your gearing. I ran rubber bands on my 240 when I tracked it and the gearing was awesome. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

07-28-2014, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	I ordered the RE-11's, 245/40 & 275/35. Having them mounted on Thursday. Next event is this Sunday. __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

07-31-2014, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	Got the RE-11's mounted today. For anyone using these, what air pressures you running?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1406853467.053333.jpg __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

08-01-2014, 03:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
j-rho Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 154 Drives: 1967 Camaro Z28 Rep Power: 13	2011 Nismo#91, the Hankook Ventus RS3 is a tire. And something tells me we should all be listening to what stuy486 has to say about driving/setup of the car : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9xMCwUkajo Last edited by j-rho; 08-01-2014 at 04:16 PM.

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07-27-2014, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	Okay.....did my 4th event today and ran in C Street (did not run novice) finished 2nd, 1.2 seconds behind. I had absolutely no traction. I guess I'm going to pony up and order tires. On Tire Rack I can get the RE-11's in 245/275 for $906 + shipping or the Hankook R-S3, but can only get a 235 for the front (same 275 for the rear) for $760 + shipping. I'm putting them on base model 18" wheels (8" front, 9" rear). I would really like 255's for the front but can only get a 255/35 and I need at least a 255/40. Is the difference in the fronts width worth the difference in price?

07-27-2014, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	Yes

07-28-2014, 04:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	There is going to be quite a bit of under streer

07-28-2014, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	The tires are too small. Most of your weight is in the front, you will overwhelm the front easily and turn the car into an under steer machine like a wrx

08-01-2014, 06:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
stuy486 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 81 Drives: '12 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	I have RS3s, but for reference I run 43 front 34 rear. I don't know how the sidewall stiffness compares to RE-11s, but I know that RS3s will roll over a lot with anything lower than 40PSI in the front.