Wheels and Tires for AutoX

cruzthepug · 08-03-2014, 06:09 PM

Competed in novice today (26 drivers), finished 2nd. .907 behind (pax). The kid that finished 1st is a really good driver and has a lot of experience (cart, rally cross) and in the previous event I've had been 4-5 seconds (pax) behind him. Except for the event in Birmingham last week were I did not run novice, I've finished 5th (novice) in the previous 2 local events. All the same guys again today and took second.

I felt amazing to have traction and for the car to actually turn and go where I wanted it to. Now I have to learn to stay off the brake and just drive.

cjwsrt6 · 08-04-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzthepug

Competed in novice today (26 drivers), finished 2nd. .907 behind (pax). The kid that finished 1st is a really good driver and has a lot of experience (cart, rally cross) and in the previous event I've had been 4-5 seconds (pax) behind him. Except for the event in Birmingham last week were I did not run novice, I've finished 5th (novice) in the previous 2 local events. All the same guys again today and took second.

I felt amazing to have traction and for the car to actually turn and go where I wanted it to. Now I have to learn to stay off the brake and just drive.

Nick does throw that Miata around well, I should have a 370 set up within the next month or so and hopefully be at the Pelham event in September if you want to exchange some setup tips, Pelham is tough now that they sealed it, very slick

cruzthepug · 08-04-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Nick does throw that Miata around well, I should have a 370 set up within the next month or so and hopefully be at the Pelham event in September if you want to exchange some setup tips, Pelham is tough now that they sealed it, very slick

I'll be there on the 17th, signed up this morning. Plan on making the Sept. event also

cruzthepug · 08-05-2014, 12:48 PM

I looked back at the pax times for the 5 events I've done. Pax overall standing I had the 45, 48, 64 and 49th place times. After putting on the new RE-11's I was 14th overall pax this past weekend.

AK370Z · 08-08-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stuy486

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.

I am on RE-11 285/35 sq. It took away all the annoying understeer from the car and made the car very balanced. As for tire pressure, RE-11s are sensitive. I was told to run 37F and 38R (Always 1 psi more in rear) and in certain pavement I have taken out 12 cars and finished 2nd in CStreet. However, that PSI doesn't work in all surface. I recently found out that taking out 2-3 rear psi in another venue (surface), gives me better time in that specific venue. I'm still open to hear what PSI people are running in their RE-11. Ran into a 370Z owner (stock) with RE-11 (245/35 F and 285/35 R). He was running 40 psi F and 38 R . He was able to beat my time by 1s but he is autox-ing for a while now (more experienced than me) . So you kinda get the picture.

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Originally Posted by j-rho

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

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

Am I only one yelled "DNF" as I saw him go through the other side of the cone? lol

nismosis · 08-08-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I am on RE-11 285/35 sq. It took away all the annoying understeer from the car and made the car very balanced. As for tire pressure, RE-11s are sensitive. I was told to run 37F and 38R (Always 1 psi more in rear) and in certain pavement I have taken out 12 cars and finished 2nd in CStreet. However, that PSI doesn't work in all surface. I recently found out that taking out 2-3 rear psi in another venue (surface), gives me better time in that specific venue. I'm still open to hear what PSI people are running in their RE-11. Ran into a 370Z owner (stock) with RE-11 (245/35 F and 285/35 R). He was running 40 psi F and 38 R . He was able to beat my time by 1s but he is autox-ing for a while now (more experienced than me) . So you kinda get the picture.

Am I only one yelled "DNF" as I saw him go through the other side of the cone? lol

AK and cruz....I typically ran ~38-40F and ~28-30R with my 285/35 square RE-11 setup on the 19" Nismo S-Tunes. It's completely dependent on where the tires are happy...with my 295 Rivals, I'm running 34F and 27R.

stuy486 · 08-08-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Am I only one yelled "DNF" as I saw him go through the other side of the cone? lol

Yeah, I facepalmed hard when I saw that they included that particular clip. I asked them not to include that part on the show that aired on TV, which they thankfully didn't. The driver profiles all went up on YouTube prior to the show and at that point it was too late to change it. Of course the people who put the videos together probably had no idea there was anything wrong with that clip...

And I almost never DNF, but on that particular practice day my co-driver had claimed to be able to do that section flat, so of course I had to try it.

WSM370 · 12-25-2014, 09:44 AM

Hello,
Thinking of Auto X this spring. I have a chance to buy (4) Hankook Ventus V12 evo tires in 275/35/19 for cheap...which is my budget ! I would like to mount them on my stock 2013 Sport Pkg Rays ? Would this work even though my stock front tires were 245/40/19 ? Without rubbing issues ?
Thank You For Your Time,
Bill Miller

cruzthepug · 12-25-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WSM370

Hello,

Thinking of Auto X this spring. I have a chance to buy (4) Hankook Ventus V12 evo tires in 275/35/19 for cheap...which is my budget ! I would like to mount them on my stock 2013 Sport Pkg Rays ? Would this work even though my stock front tires were 245/40/19 ? Without rubbing issues ?

Thank You For Your Time,

Bill Miller

Will work just fine

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cruzthepug · 08-08-2014, 09:11 AM

I've got 245/40/18 front, 275/35/18 rear and I'm running 45psi front and 33psi rear. These pressures were recommended by a guy that uses them on his G35. After a couple of runs he checked my tire and they were showing just the right amount of roll.

PharmDZ · 08-08-2014, 01:45 PM

Hey guys - check out the video I made of an autocross event a few weeks ago in South Jersey. You may recognize one of the cars

also the video of the run is my fastest of the day (I think I ended up 17th out of 80 something cars, for being new this past year I'll take it).

https://vimeo.com/102480797

PharmDZ · 12-25-2014, 11:10 AM

Haven't heard the best things about the V12's and traction/handling but the sizes will definitely work.

WSM370 · 12-25-2014, 11:41 AM

Thanks
I can buy (4) V12 275/35/19 for $300.00 with 8/32
I was thinking they might be a good tire to trash on the auto x coarse ?
I read above that 275 @ all four corners might help with under steer ?
Will they stick out past the front fenders ? I was told by someone, I'm going to suffer stone chips with this set up...

PharmDZ · 12-25-2014, 12:00 PM

I wouldn't worry about stone chips. I daily drive on 275/35r19 Hankook RS3's. Awesome tire for dry, warm weather. Not so much for everything else. It helps with turning a TON, understeer is really cut down vs the 245f/275r setup. I also do the same for my semislick R888 on my Enkeis - 275/40r18 all around. If they're cheap, you're new to autox, and just wanna learn and throw the car around, go for it! When you want to start getting competitive then that's when you really have to sit down and think about tire choice and compound. For now, enjoy

cruzthepug · 07-20-2014, 07:20 PM

5th out of 22 in novice today. Not too bad, would like to have had a couple more runs. They did 3 runs in the morning and then we ran the course the opposite direction in the afternoon, 3 runs. Total of your best morning time and your best afternoon was your total time.

AM - 46.199 dnf (missed a gate), 47.938, 46.735
PM - 46.178, 45.719, 44.657

08-03-2014, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	Competed in novice today (26 drivers), finished 2nd. .907 behind (pax). The kid that finished 1st is a really good driver and has a lot of experience (cart, rally cross) and in the previous event I've had been 4-5 seconds (pax) behind him. Except for the event in Birmingham last week were I did not run novice, I've finished 5th (novice) in the previous 2 local events. All the same guys again today and took second. I felt amazing to have traction and for the car to actually turn and go where I wanted it to. Now I have to learn to stay off the brake and just drive. Last edited by cruzthepug; 08-04-2014 at 06:19 AM.

08-05-2014, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	I looked back at the pax times for the 5 events I've done. Pax overall standing I had the 45, 48, 64 and 49th place times. After putting on the new RE-11's I was 14th overall pax this past weekend. __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

08-08-2014, 09:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	Wheels and Tires for AutoX I've got 245/40/18 front, 275/35/18 rear and I'm running 45psi front and 33psi rear. These pressures were recommended by a guy that uses them on his G35. After a couple of runs he checked my tire and they were showing just the right amount of roll. __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

12-25-2014, 11:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
WSM370 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 42 Drives: 2013 370Z Sport Pkg Rep Power: 14	Thanks I can buy (4) V12 275/35/19 for $300.00 with 8/32 I was thinking they might be a good tire to trash on the auto x coarse ? I read above that 275 @ all four corners might help with under steer ? Will they stick out past the front fenders ? I was told by someone, I'm going to suffer stone chips with this set up... PharmDZ likes this.

12-25-2014, 12:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I wouldn't worry about stone chips. I daily drive on 275/35r19 Hankook RS3's. Awesome tire for dry, warm weather. Not so much for everything else. It helps with turning a TON, understeer is really cut down vs the 245f/275r setup. I also do the same for my semislick R888 on my Enkeis - 275/40r18 all around. If they're cheap, you're new to autox, and just wanna learn and throw the car around, go for it! When you want to start getting competitive then that's when you really have to sit down and think about tire choice and compound. For now, enjoy gomer_110 and WSM370 like this.

12-25-2014, 09:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
WSM370 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 42 Drives: 2013 370Z Sport Pkg Rep Power: 14	Hello, Thinking of Auto X this spring. I have a chance to buy (4) Hankook Ventus V12 evo tires in 275/35/19 for cheap...which is my budget ! I would like to mount them on my stock 2013 Sport Pkg Rays ? Would this work even though my stock front tires were 245/40/19 ? Without rubbing issues ? Thank You For Your Time, Bill Miller

08-08-2014, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Hey guys - check out the video I made of an autocross event a few weeks ago in South Jersey. You may recognize one of the cars also the video of the run is my fastest of the day (I think I ended up 17th out of 80 something cars, for being new this past year I'll take it). https://vimeo.com/102480797

12-25-2014, 11:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Haven't heard the best things about the V12's and traction/handling but the sizes will definitely work.

07-20-2014, 07:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	5th out of 22 in novice today. Not too bad, would like to have had a couple more runs. They did 3 runs in the morning and then we ran the course the opposite direction in the afternoon, 3 runs. Total of your best morning time and your best afternoon was your total time. AM - 46.199 dnf (missed a gate), 47.938, 46.735 PM - 46.178, 45.719, 44.657

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