Tires and Class in AutoX - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

NevadaSTi · 2007-04-05, 03:34 PM

Is there a place where I can find out who is running what tires on the national level for perspective classes? Such as ESP.

sperry · 2007-04-05, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Is there a place where I can find out who is running what tires on the national level for perspective classes? Such as ESP.

Considering that at that level people don't want to give away their secrets, probably not. Either go to an event and see for yourself, or look up old event results and see what people ran in the past.

NevadaSTi · 2007-04-05, 03:40 PM

Well, I here people say everynow and then something like this, "RE01-R's are the tire of choice in . . . ."

I was wondering where they get this information. Or is it just people blowing smoke and speaking about what the do not know?

Kevin M · 2007-04-05, 03:45 PM

You have to list your tires when you sign up for a National Tour event as I understand it.

Nick Koan · 2007-04-05, 03:50 PM

I think they only list the brand but not the actual tire.

For this data, its usually just word of mouth spreading from actual National level drivers which will eventually trickle down.

Joeyy · 2007-04-05, 03:58 PM

Just a note. If you still have your STI, you would not be in ESP. You looking to pick something else up?

NevadaSTi · 2007-04-05, 03:58 PM

I guess what I am getting at is this, if I am going to run ESP with a certain rear wheel drive car. What would be the best tire to get so that I could run them everyday and race them?

I am thinking of RT-615's, RE01-R's, Kuhmo MX's . etc. etc.

NevadaSTi · 2007-04-05, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyy

Just a note. If you still have your STI, you would not be in ESP. You looking to pick something else up?

At this point it would seem that my car is going to be sold to someone else in the club. Not yet though, still working on it.

Kevin M · 2007-04-05, 04:02 PM

Mustangs like Goodyear Traction T/As. ESP winners (who will not be driving pony cars) will be on RT615s or RE01Rs. RE01Rs are about $300 more per set in Mustang sizes, so I think your decision is down to RT615s or Hankook RS2s.

And don't forget that you won't be abe to run those on teh street after October...

Nick Koan · 2007-04-05, 04:05 PM

Pulling up national level results from ESP seems like the class is dominated by Hoosier and Kumho. Does that help?

Street Touring classes are using Falken, Hankook and Yokohama.

http://scca.com/solo/index.asp?reference=archives

NevadaSTi · 2007-04-05, 04:05 PM

Thanks Kevin, thats the info I was looking for.

sperry · 2007-04-05, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

You have to list your tires when you sign up for a National Tour event as I understand it.

You only have to list the tire brand if you'd like the manufacturer to consider you for contingency money.

Kevin M · 2007-04-05, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

You only have to list the tire brand if you'd like the manufacturer to consider you for contingency money.

Which is why so many people run Yoks. Bridgestone doesn't pay nearly as much apparently.

2007-04-05, 03:34 PM	#1
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Tires and Class in AutoX Is there a place where I can find out who is running what tires on the national level for perspective classes? Such as ESP. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-04-05, 03:40 PM	#3
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Well, I here people say everynow and then something like this, "RE01-R's are the tire of choice in . . . ." I was wondering where they get this information. Or is it just people blowing smoke and speaking about what the do not know? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-04-05, 03:45 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You have to list your tires when you sign up for a National Tour event as I understand it. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-04-05, 03:50 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I think they only list the brand but not the actual tire. For this data, its usually just word of mouth spreading from actual National level drivers which will eventually trickle down. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-04-05, 03:58 PM	#7
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	I guess what I am getting at is this, if I am going to run ESP with a certain rear wheel drive car. What would be the best tire to get so that I could run them everyday and race them? I am thinking of RT-615's, RE01-R's, Kuhmo MX's . etc. etc. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-04-05, 03:58 PM	#6
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	Just a note. If you still have your STI, you would not be in ESP. You looking to pick something else up?

2007-04-05, 04:02 PM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Mustangs like Goodyear Traction T/As. ESP winners (who will not be driving pony cars) will be on RT615s or RE01Rs. RE01Rs are about $300 more per set in Mustang sizes, so I think your decision is down to RT615s or Hankook RS2s. And don't forget that you won't be abe to run those on teh street after October... __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-04-05, 04:05 PM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Pulling up national level results from ESP seems like the class is dominated by Hoosier and Kumho. Does that help? Street Touring classes are using Falken, Hankook and Yokohama. http://scca.com/solo/index.asp?reference=archives __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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