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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Any rub on the rear with the 17x11s and lowered suspension?

 

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!

 

ONLY when I have people in the back and I hit a huge bump. With two people, it never rubs. Later,

Brian