Auto-X tires... and sizes

TomsSVX · #1 10-17-2008, 09:21 PM

Hey guys, I am getting a set of RX-8 wheels that will be dedicated race wheels. I want to get a good r-comp on them looking to run 255's. Whats a good tire at a reasonable price and what sidewall ratio should I look for??

Thanks

Tom

sicksubie · #2 10-17-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Hey guys, I am getting a set of RX-8 wheels that will be dedicated race wheels. I want to get a good r-comp on them looking to run 255's. Whats a good tire at a reasonable price and what sidewall ratio should I look for??

Thanks

Tom

I know a guy who can recommend a good tire aspect ratio, weight/grip ratio, low cost imbalance ratio, and even other ratios that no one else even knows about

. He is local, lives with his mom in Salem, and also works at his mom's bar....

Crazy_pilot · #3 10-17-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sicksubie

I know a guy who can recommend a good tire aspect ratio, weight/grip ratio, low cost imbalance ratio, and even other ratios that no one else even knows about

. He is local, lives with his mom in Salem, and also works at his mom's bar....

Crazy_pilot · #4 10-17-2008, 09:36 PM

I think the new Toyo R888 is high on the list of favorites, now that they're phased out the RA-1. This isn't from experience, just what I hear from the local club, many of whom are very serious racers.

svxfiles · #5 10-17-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Hey guys, I am getting a set of RX-8 wheels that will be dedicated race wheels. I want to get a good r-comp on them looking to run 255's. Whats a good tire at a reasonable price and what sidewall ratio should I look for??

Thanks

Tom

255/85/16 Maypops!
They will help your trap speed!
And so that you don't lose horse power make sure that you only torque them to 45ft/lbs!
And be sure to use tire shine ALL OVER on those to protect them from the UV rays.
Just trying to help.

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THIS might even things up a bit!

svxfiles · #6 10-17-2008, 09:39 PM

BTW, do you like donuts?

SVXRide · #7 10-17-2008, 09:53 PM

YT,
Aren't the RX-8 rims 18"? 255 is as wide as you're going to be able to fit without having to roll/cut the wheel wells. Hoosier A6s are great, as are Kumho 710s. If you're looking for a tire that will last longer, the VictoRacers are great (they're what I started out on, at Harry's suggestion). I've heard good things about the R888 as a track tire, but I honestly don't know anyone who's running them in autoX.
-Bill

svxfiles · #8 10-17-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

YT,
Aren't the RX-8 rims 18"? .
-Bill

Sorry, I thought RX7.

TomsSVX · #9 10-17-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

YT,
Aren't the RX-8 rims 18"? 255 is as wide as you're going to be able to fit without having to roll/cut the wheel wells. Hoosier A6s are great, as are Kumho 710s. If you're looking for a tire that will last longer, the VictoRacers are great (they're what I started out on, at Harry's suggestion). I've heard good things about the R888 as a track tire, but I honestly don't know anyone who's running them in autoX.
-Bill

Yes Bill, that is exactly the point of the 255 width. And yes the RX8 wheels are 18's. I will look into the suggestions but my biggest concern is what aspect ratio to get with the 255's on an 18" rim

TOm

sicksubie · #10 10-18-2008, 08:33 AM

My guess is that you are sticking with the 18" rims because there is potential in the future for a different set of front brakes, one that would require bigger wheels.