oneqwkfbody
10-03-2002, 08:26 PM
i had them in the rear last time, and they seemed to "push" the car, since the fronts 255/45/17 falkens tended to understeer? i am wondering if drag radials up front would help with traction? they seem to grip well.... of course i would run them at 30-33 psi.
this will be on a road course....should i use the falkens or some nitto 555r's?
any input is appreciated.
thanks
brian
chuck
10-03-2002, 10:34 PM
Nitto DR's, especially the 17's, work very well on autox or road course. They also make the 555RII, which is basically a drag radial with a stiffer sidewall. I have been using them for street/race tires all year and am very happy with them.
Norm Peterson
10-04-2002, 07:59 AM
Originally posted by oneqwkfbody
Off topic, but what is the general plan for your Project 1979 Malibu Classic "SUZY"? I currently run my '79 Malibu Classic in Solo II (my mods put me in CP).
Norm
poSSum
10-05-2002, 09:24 AM
Check out this thread ... especially the post by Bimota Guy
http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/Forum37/HTML/000388.html
If you're really serious about AutoX you will get a dedicated set of of sticky tires with the appropriate sidewall stiffness.
FRDEATR
10-08-2002, 06:49 PM
What about 555R's Xtremes on the front and 555R DR's on the back? Would that be a good combo? Or is there better front tires that I should be running? All help is appreciated.
Brian
max929
10-16-2002, 11:56 PM
Any rub on the rear with the 17x11s and lowered suspension?
chuck
10-17-2002, 12:03 AM
For autox, you will want stickies up front. I agree that a dedicated set of autox/RR tires is better. I use the 555RII for street (and occasional autox), and Kuhmo Victoracers for auto/track events. You can get stock 16x8 Firebird wheels for next to nothing, and a set of 245/45/16 Victoracers and be set!
FRDEATR
10-17-2002, 04:58 PM
Originally posted by max929
Any rub on the rear with the 17x11s and lowered suspension?
ONLY when I have people in the back and I hit a huge bump. With two people, it never rubs. Later,
Brian