Suggestions for AutoX Tires?
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Suggestions for AutoX Tires?
I am planning on autocrossing my 87 FC Sport this year at Milwaukee's SCCA Solo at Miller Park. I am looking for a good summer tire that can also be used on the track. Money is a little tight right now so I can't buy slicks and a separate set of wheels. I have a 5 lug with a tire size of 205/60/15 (could look at a lower profile). Does anyone have a good experience with summer tires?
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Yeah, I have heard a lot of good things about the Dunlop Direzza Star Specs from some of my autox friends. The problem is that I can't seem to find them in a 15 inch size. I have a friend who's looking to get rid of some wheels that would fit my FC, so I'll see what size those are. Thanks!
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Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Tire rack is the only place to buy them unfortunately
but they have them in a few sizes
Tire rack is the only place to buy them unfortunately
but they have them in a few sizes
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also, the direzza star spec z2 tires are out now
Dunlop Direzza ZII
Dunlop Direzza ZII
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If you have to stay with stock tire size, personally I think I'd look for an inexpensive street tire with as low wear (UTQG) rating as I can find. You're going to be scrubbing them up and wearing them out pretty fast in autox anyway.
Looks like in 15" size for your rims the choices are somewhat limted. And on your rims in the PAX classes the difference in performance between expensive and inexpensive is going to be very small. So cheap is good and you can put your money toward a set of dedicated rims and 'R' compounds next year.
205/60/15 ---> Tire Search Results
205/50/15 ---> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...50&diameter=15
Looks like if you go with a 50 aspect ratio you get a few more choices in the Summer Performance class. Probably better turning response too. But your speedometer will be off some.
Looks like in 15" size for your rims the choices are somewhat limted. And on your rims in the PAX classes the difference in performance between expensive and inexpensive is going to be very small. So cheap is good and you can put your money toward a set of dedicated rims and 'R' compounds next year.
205/60/15 ---> Tire Search Results
205/50/15 ---> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...50&diameter=15
Looks like if you go with a 50 aspect ratio you get a few more choices in the Summer Performance class. Probably better turning response too. But your speedometer will be off some.
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