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

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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?