Tire rule Q?

[04DetroitLS]

The issue I'm having is I want to run a sticker tire for the 1/4 only, I'll run them on the AutoX section if I get dinged on points, but they have no tread wear rating on them, but they are DOT approved (Hoosier QTPs if it makes a difference).... so is that a +10 or +15?

[Yamaha]

no treadwear is rated on the tire, I believe it is a 00 rating, plus considering those are the softest hoosier drag radials, i'd say its most likely a 15 point hike, but wait for the rule committee to decide I suppose

[04DetroitLS]

ya i just re-read the rules, and got an email from Hosier, they said they'd most likely carry a 60 or less :P

what to do, what to do ... :P

[Yamaha]

ya i just re-read the rules, and got an email from Hosier, they said they'd most likely carry a 60 or less :P

what to do, what to do ... :P

cool, hope that works:thumbup:

[dflwrx]

The issue I'm having is I want to run a sticker tire for the 1/4 only, I'll run them on the AutoX section if I get dinged on points, but they have no tread wear rating on them, but they are DOT approved (Hoosier QTPs if it makes a difference).... so is that a +10 or +15?

The only class that is allowed to switch tires is Top Gun.... You can run the +15 tires in your normal class if you take the points assigned, but you won't be able to switch them between events. So you'll have to run them for both autocross and drag... :twocents:

[Faster]

What he said ^^^

You don't want to run DR's on the AutoX. ;)

[04DetroitLS]

my buddy has a set of Nitto 555Rs, theyve got a pretty stiff sidewall, I mayhave to swipe them from him ;) QTPs on slalom would SUCK!

[turboshadow]

I ran street tires last year when I usally run slicks, it wasnt too bad the track their had a decent amount of prep I was able to pull off a few 2.1 60's when my best on slicks is a 1.9. So my e.t's were about .5 second slower

[nxstang]

Yeah track sucked LOL. on ET streets i pull consistant 1.6 60fts. i had to spray at the 60-100 ft mark and as soon as i did, the tires went up in smoke. track was teh suck.

However, no more problems this year. Going to be on a sticky tire regardless lol.

[Ricky Bobby]

What he said ^^^

You don't want to run DR's on the AutoX. ;)

DR's I have seen (Nittos)......you REALLY don't want bias plys! :thumbdown:

[dflwrx]

DR's I have seen (Nittos)......you REALLY don't want bias plys! :thumbdown:

+1 Although there are some very good roadrace tires that are bias ply :)

[04DetroitLS]

any rceommendations for a good sticky tire i can use for both autoX and 1320?

[dflwrx]

The Nitto 555R II is basically the 555r DR with a stiffer sidewall so I think either the 555r or the 555r II will be fine for you... the R888, Victoracers, A048R, etc. are all good sticky tires that can turn too. If you just want a set of stickier street tires the Dunlop Z1 Star spec is a great tire (what I run daily) as are the RE01R's, Falken RT615, etc.

[Faster]

the R888, Victoracers, A048R, etc. are all good sticky tires that can turn too.

These tires are sticky enough and stiff enough for both courses. ;)

[04DetroitLS]

sweet thanx guys, Havent had the car thru anything like this yet, I'm sure after this event you guys will have me buying suspension crap LOL