Philly AutoX... tires
06-08-2012, 05:07 PM
#1
Philly AutoX... tires
Hey Fellas,
I've been gone for a few months since I just started a new job. Anyway, the P-car has not had much love lately and a friend of mine invited me to an AutoX in Philly this weekend. My plan was to just drive my car with my "good" wheels since I don't plan on making a habit of attending these events...But.. my wife suggested (since I baby my wheels) that I use my junky twisties with bad tires instead. I'd rather use the set with more tread but at the same time I don't want to damage my wheels. I've done autox before (not with a porsche) but I don't recall potentially damaging my wheels being an issue. Thoughts?
FYI - my twisties are a wreck and I don't know if my tires will pass inspection since I think there is a gouge in them.
I've been gone for a few months since I just started a new job. Anyway, the P-car has not had much love lately and a friend of mine invited me to an AutoX in Philly this weekend. My plan was to just drive my car with my "good" wheels since I don't plan on making a habit of attending these events...But.. my wife suggested (since I baby my wheels) that I use my junky twisties with bad tires instead. I'd rather use the set with more tread but at the same time I don't want to damage my wheels. I've done autox before (not with a porsche) but I don't recall potentially damaging my wheels being an issue. Thoughts?
FYI - my twisties are a wreck and I don't know if my tires will pass inspection since I think there is a gouge in them.
06-08-2012, 05:22 PM
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You THINK there is a gouge in them. Use the best tires. Dont run on bad tires you are asking for bad trouble.
God I only just realized it was you Ryan... You should know better..and I know you will do the right thing..
God I only just realized it was you Ryan... You should know better..and I know you will do the right thing..
06-08-2012, 05:35 PM
#3
Hahaha... of course my concern was the possibility of having a blowout with the twisties, I just dont want to roll onto one of my beloved wheels! You should bring your car into Philly on Sunday!
06-08-2012, 05:55 PM
#4
Drifting
Best AutoX tire right now is Hoosier A6. Kumho V710 is a little less sticky, but lasts about 3x as long. Both are dot street legal so you could change tires and drive a short way to the event, but I wouldn't recommend driving them on the street if you can avoid it.
If you mean street tires, the best AutoX street tires are Hankook RS3, Dunlop Star Spec, Bridgestone RE11, and Kumho XS. Each has different pros/cons. Lots of info online, fortunately.
If you mean street tires, the best AutoX street tires are Hankook RS3, Dunlop Star Spec, Bridgestone RE11, and Kumho XS. Each has different pros/cons. Lots of info online, fortunately.
06-08-2012, 08:50 PM
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Anyway, getting back to the thread topic there should be no danger of damaging your wheels, but lots of tire wear is to be expected so run the bad tires unless there is a safety issue. Post a picture of the gouge & someone can tell if it's a issue. Check for cracks in the tires, especially close to the rim if they are older than 4 years.
06-08-2012, 09:31 PM
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Best AutoX tire right now is Hoosier A6. Kumho V710 is a little less sticky, but lasts about 3x as long. Both are dot street legal so you could change tires and drive a short way to the event, but I wouldn't recommend driving them on the street if you can avoid it.
If you mean street tires, the best AutoX street tires are Hankook RS3, Dunlop Star Spec, Bridgestone RE11, and Kumho XS. Each has different pros/cons. Lots of info online, fortunately.
If you mean street tires, the best AutoX street tires are Hankook RS3, Dunlop Star Spec, Bridgestone RE11, and Kumho XS. Each has different pros/cons. Lots of info online, fortunately.
06-08-2012, 09:32 PM
#7
Anyway, getting back to the thread topic there should be no danger of damaging your wheels, but lots of tire wear is to be expected so run the bad tires unless there is a safety issue. Post a picture of the gouge & someone can tell if it's a issue. Check for cracks in the tires, especially close to the rim if they are older than 4 years.
