Anybody runing TTD in NASA TT?
10-18-2007, 12:22 AM
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I measured it edge to edge and it was about 8 inches. Its tuff with the wheels still on but findingthe stamping would probably be better. Thanks
Spoke to JB, they have Kumho's, Hankook, and Hoosiers in 225. Toyo RA1 in 235, and Hoosiers in 245. He recommended the Toyo's since they will fit both 7.5 inch and 8 inch rims, plus he said those are usually in better shape. Guess I'll do some research. Which ones do you recommend?
OK, so I did some research. Seems to me Hossier only makes R6 for Road Racing, Mac is this what you got? Kumho has the v710 or vs70A with tread wear of 30, 50 respectively. That is less then half the Toyo RA1 with 100 wear rating. Honkook I found has various Ventus designs both for Race/circuit slicks and DOT-R compounds. To many to choose from.
I think my wheels are 7 inches. They are the same winter wheels that Redshedevil has. Does this mean the most I can go is 225?
Spoke to JB, they have Kumho's, Hankook, and Hoosiers in 225. Toyo RA1 in 235, and Hoosiers in 245. He recommended the Toyo's since they will fit both 7.5 inch and 8 inch rims, plus he said those are usually in better shape. Guess I'll do some research. Which ones do you recommend?
OK, so I did some research. Seems to me Hossier only makes R6 for Road Racing, Mac is this what you got? Kumho has the v710 or vs70A with tread wear of 30, 50 respectively. That is less then half the Toyo RA1 with 100 wear rating. Honkook I found has various Ventus designs both for Race/circuit slicks and DOT-R compounds. To many to choose from.
I think my wheels are 7 inches. They are the same winter wheels that Redshedevil has. Does this mean the most I can go is 225?
You just got brand new kumho street tires. I would just run those if I were you. Esp considering the winter wheels may only be 7" wide...thats not really worth it for an R-comp setup.
I got the R6's. But i only did it because I was going to have to buy tires anyway AND I had an extra set of wheels just sitting around to mount them too.
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10-18-2007, 05:57 AM
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congrats TA, It was fun to watch you all year, and fun to have you in the right seat at BMP. Looking forward to next year, as you continue your reign over TTD!
10-18-2007, 07:07 AM
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I didn't realize you were planning on dismounting the winter tires, mounting summer meat and then remounting the winter tires at the end of the year. That could get expensive quickly. I hope you know someone that will cut you a deal on that labor.
You just got brand new kumho street tires. I would just run those if I were you. Esp considering the winter wheels may only be 7" wide...thats not really worth it for an R-comp setup.
I got the R6's. But i only did it because I was going to have to buy tires anyway AND I had an extra set of wheels just sitting around to mount them too.
You just got brand new kumho street tires. I would just run those if I were you. Esp considering the winter wheels may only be 7" wide...thats not really worth it for an R-comp setup.
I got the R6's. But i only did it because I was going to have to buy tires anyway AND I had an extra set of wheels just sitting around to mount them too.
10-18-2007, 10:32 AM
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On the drive home Sun Pm. Luckily got close to home Sun before tranny acting all discombobulated. He has been out of town all week, so no chance to do much more eval.
And TA, it was a pleasure to be at banquet, and cheer you on. And an honor to have you instructing me this year.
And TA, it was a pleasure to be at banquet, and cheer you on. And an honor to have you instructing me this year.
10-18-2007, 02:42 PM
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My neighbor said he can do it for $50 after hours at his shop. The thing with the Kumohs is that I don't want to go thru them like butter by using them on the track all next season. Erin will flip if I have to get new tires after next summer. Figuring if I can get a set of R's just for the track I can extend the life of the Kumhos. The tire guy said 225 Hoosiers would fit fine on a 7 inch rim. $220 for all 4 with 75% tread left.
Thats cool that you have someone that can mount them for you. Just make sure he knows how to mount race tires, from what I'm told they are not as easy as streets. Sidewalls are much stiffer.
Mike's got the same kumho street tires and he drives every day and runs on the track. He had them all last summer, this summer and thay have good meat on them and should las most - if not all - of next summer.
10-19-2007, 07:06 AM
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How much time did he have them on the track with this summer and last? I figured I did about 12 hours of track this summer and I may do another 12 next season. I also read that the Hoosiers do better with at least -2 camber, Is this true? Still contemplating getting them. Would be nice to have stickier tires now that I feel more confident on the track.
10-19-2007, 08:47 AM
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I've probably put about 3000 track miles on them. They're holding up very well. So much so that is another reason that I didn't get R comps like Mac. I'll use these until there's nothing left which should be after next summer.
10-19-2007, 12:41 PM
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10-21-2007, 11:13 AM
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