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06-28-2006, 09:57 AM
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285 Kumhos, however, do NOT.
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06-28-2006, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
Take it all out. The more caster you give up the more -camber you will get.
06-28-2006, 12:41 PM
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Paul,
When you get your alignment, start by setting the caster to the minimum setting, which
will be around 5 degrees. Now set your camber to maximum (-1.2 - -1.6). Then increase
your caster until the camber starts to drop. stop there.
When you get your alignment, start by setting the caster to the minimum setting, which
will be around 5 degrees. Now set your camber to maximum (-1.2 - -1.6). Then increase
your caster until the camber starts to drop. stop there.
09-17-2006, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by clyde
There are now reports of Solstices running on 295/30ZR18 A6s...
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09-17-2006, 04:42 PM
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The majority will be on the 245/35 V710s. Kumho doesn't make a bigger size that will fit on an 8 inch rim. There are only a few adventurous types who will run the Hoosiers, and it looks like I'll be one of them. 
09-17-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mp5
The majority will be on the 245/35 V710s. Kumho doesn't make a bigger size that will fit on an 8 inch rim. There are only a few adventurous types who will run the Hoosiers, and it looks like I'll be one of them.
Good Luck in Topeka!
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09-17-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 4D-Sport
Anxious to get your opinion. I'm preparing for BS for our next season here in the SF Bay. I'd rented some 245/35 710s for BS at the Atwater Tour but fell in love with a set of second hand 285 V710s on 18x9.5 RP-F1s from Brian Goodwin. I'm thinking that if I'm going to spend big money for new tires I want big tires.
Good Luck in Topeka!
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Good Luck in Topeka!
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09-17-2006, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Imp
Keep in mind the 9.5" wheels aren't BS legal. The 285 hoosiers fit on stock sized 18x8s.
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I understand why Jason is running the 245 Kumhos, but Joe Goeke (who I think is going to win, this year, if Jason doesn't) also runs the 245, and he has no "obligation" to do so...
09-17-2006, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mp5
Kumho doesn't make a bigger size that will fit on an 8 inch rim.
09-17-2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mwood
I know Barry is aware of that fact. What I'm not sure of is how he's going to like it when he gets those big tires on a 8" rim...it'll be quite different.
I understand why Jason is running the 245 Kumhos, but Joe Goeke (who I think is going to win, this year, if Jason doesn't) also runs the 245, and he has no "obligation" to do so...
I understand why Jason is running the 245 Kumhos, but Joe Goeke (who I think is going to win, this year, if Jason doesn't) also runs the 245, and he has no "obligation" to do so...
Not sure about the A6 285, or 275, for that matter, on 8" wheels, especially in light of the spec: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty= Never hurts to seek other's opinions/experiences.
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09-17-2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fastmike
Sounds like we are going to be the only Solstice at Nats running the 245 Kumho's.
Rumor is that all the other Solsti' will be on the Hoosier of various sizes. 285/30 seems to be one pick.
Obviously all of us will be on the 18 x 8 rim.
Should be interesting on how it plays out.
Stay tuned!
FM
Rumor is that all the other Solsti' will be on the Hoosier of various sizes. 285/30 seems to be one pick.
Obviously all of us will be on the 18 x 8 rim.
Should be interesting on how it plays out.
Stay tuned!
FM
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09-18-2006, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fastmike
Sounds like we are going to be the only Solstice at Nats running the 245 Kumho's.
Rumor is that all the other Solsti' will be on the Hoosier of various sizes. 285/30 seems to be one pick.
Obviously all of us will be on the 18 x 8 rim.
Should be interesting on how it plays out.
Stay tuned!
FM
Rumor is that all the other Solsti' will be on the Hoosier of various sizes. 285/30 seems to be one pick.
Obviously all of us will be on the 18 x 8 rim.
Should be interesting on how it plays out.
Stay tuned!
FM
Tues/Wed weather outlook: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...m=search_10day
I find it intersting looking at the historical weather for Forbes, that it didn't rain the past two weeks on Tuesday through Friday. Grrrrr.
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09-18-2006, 07:53 AM
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I will be running Team RX8's Hoosiers that he ran with DKNV at Packwood (I think?). Those tires look like they showed good wear across the face of the tread, and stacking them next to the Kumho's on the floor, they are about three inches higher, but I know the patch might be a bit strangely shaped.
I have not run them yet, but will on Sunday and then Tuesday and Wednesday. I am excited about it because I finally found some camber in the front and the push I have constantly complained about is gone. Still, my expectations for Nationals are realistic, and with me driving, it is not a fair measure of the goodness of one tire versus the other.
If the forecast is accurate, I will be very happy. I was soaked last year, and it sucked. Chances remain that there will be some rain, and I am stuck with Kumho Ecsta V700's for the rain if puddles form.
BTW, the Kumhos are an amazing tire. We have over 110 runs on them, and two of the four are quite usable and two are still pretty good. We ran them at a test and tune on Saturday, and after about 30 runs, they still worked pretty well. The fastest run was the 30th. Great tires. Maybe we can beg them for a 265/30/18 with cantilevered sidewalls.
I have not run them yet, but will on Sunday and then Tuesday and Wednesday. I am excited about it because I finally found some camber in the front and the push I have constantly complained about is gone. Still, my expectations for Nationals are realistic, and with me driving, it is not a fair measure of the goodness of one tire versus the other.
If the forecast is accurate, I will be very happy. I was soaked last year, and it sucked. Chances remain that there will be some rain, and I am stuck with Kumho Ecsta V700's for the rain if puddles form.
BTW, the Kumhos are an amazing tire. We have over 110 runs on them, and two of the four are quite usable and two are still pretty good. We ran them at a test and tune on Saturday, and after about 30 runs, they still worked pretty well. The fastest run was the 30th. Great tires. Maybe we can beg them for a 265/30/18 with cantilevered sidewalls.
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