14 inch race tires & wheels?

[Charlie]

If you want to go fast, use the widest tire you can. If you enjoy being lapped by miata's, run a 205.

That hurts bro.

It's true, but it still hurts.

-Charlie

[JRKOUPE]

If you want to go fast, use the widest tire you can. If you enjoy being lapped by miata's, run a 205.
Oh, and Hoosiers are 2-3 seconds faster than RA-1's. No idea about the R6's, but the R5's are.

2- 3 seconds faster on what kind of lap time?.......1 10/ 1 35/ 2 10?...... you dig? If I can get 3 seconds at Lime Rock.....wow....like 1 06 laptimes


not to be a picky...but.....the widest tire wont always be faster

[155///MPH]

If you want to go fast, use the widest tire you can. If you enjoy being lapped by miata's, run a 205.

[LEANE30]

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(note to self)

[Skafrog]

If you want to go fast, use the widest tire you can. If you enjoy being lapped by miata's, run a 205.
Oh, and Hoosiers are 2-3 seconds faster than RA-1's. No idea about the R6's, but the R5's are.

[track6]

I'm planning to run a couple of DE's this year in the 325is I just bought.

Does anyone have recommendations on tires/wheels for the E30? I'll be running at Barber Motorsports Park and possibly Road Atlanta/Roebling.

Is Tire Rack still the best place for race rubber?

If you're doing DE and not competition, you might want to try one of the DOT comp tires like the Falken Azenis RT-615 or the Hankook Ventus Rs2. At just over $60 per tire, they are about 1/2 the price (new) of the R tires mentioned and stick pretty good for doing DE stuff. And you can drive to and from the track if you want! The only catch is that the 14" size is a 195/60/14.

Still, if you're fairly new at this, these tires are a good step up from a full street tire without breaking the bank. And they'll hang on pretty good!

As far as prices, check out www.edgeracing.com for brands that Tirerack does not offer.

Have fun.

Tim

[Lair]

I'll look around for a set of each. I have a lot of friends who are on the local SCCA board, so I may be able to score a cheap set of tires that will be suitable for testing and comparison purposes. I may even try a set of 15's at first. One of my good friends has a FrankenPorsche 924S with a 968 engine that we jammed in it, and he has several sets of 15's lying about. IIRC, he has a set of Kumhos and a set of Hoosiers. He paid around $600 for the Hoos, but he says they're light years better than the Kumhos.

Even if I only get one run out of them, I'll have an idea of what feels right for me.

Scott - if it's 32 degrees outside, my ass will be inside somewhere with a glass of cabernet. :)

[155///MPH]

What do you base your claims on? First hand experience with both a 225 and 205 tire?
Consider higher-HP cars, some of them need a larger tire.

Hoosiers a complete waste of money?
Check www.honda-tech.com for cheap used race tires. They even have a 20ish-page thread dedicated to for sale/wtb used race tires, I paid under $160 shipped for a full set of "hoo hoo's"

Your case is more unique than most on R3v. However, given the poster's circumstances, I'd go with the 205's. The 225's are taller and will "bubble" or bulge on the rim. This can lend to less agile, or nimble feel.

There have been many debates on which is better/faster:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328261&highlight=bigger+tires

There don't seem to be any definitive answers. I however prefer the feel of the more narrow tires along with the lower purchase cost.

Also, used tires are a crap shoot. I just got super lucky with a set of 4 205 Ra-1's off of Ebay for $120. They survived a 3 day Car Guys event and still have some life in them.

If debating new tires, I'll take the 205 Ra-1's everytime. For cost, nearly compartive performance (at our hack level), tire life, and predictability; just go with the Toyo's.

JP

[Scott///M]

Are the Ra-1's better than a dedicated race tire - like Hoosiers?

Hoosiers are the best... but you better have deep pockets.

My father law used to say "ice cream costs more than sh!t" and Hoosiers are the best ice cream there is.

I run the Toyo Ra-1's and highly recommend you get them shaved.

However, it you've never done more than a few DE's get something like the Toyo T1R. You'll have more than enough traction plus a tire you can drive on every day. However, the T1R's don't give you much traction when it drops below 32°

[JRKOUPE]

ur gonna get alot opinions here......some good some bad.... my .02 is



I track my e 30 2.5i.....I run 225/50-15's,..... K1 wheels .....no rubbing..but Im close to strut tubes for sure. You can run 205 or 225's........for a 2.5 engined car..205's are fine.... I prefer the look of 225's........ the car may actually feel more nmble on 205's. RA's go forever.....and are cheaper than HO HO's........but sure you can find used deals all over.......if youve never gone R then do RA's........theyre pretty friendly........it depends so much on your experience, skill, style etc.

[Lair]

What do you base your claims on? First hand experience with both a 225 and 205 tire?
Consider higher-HP cars, some of them need a larger tire.

Hoosiers a complete waste of money?
Check www.honda-tech.com for cheap used race tires. They even have a 20ish-page thread dedicated to for sale/wtb used race tires, I paid under $160 shipped for a full set of "hoo hoo's"

Thanks for the link. That's the kind of stuff I'm looking for. For $160, I'll take a chance on a set of Hoosiers.

[Lair]

225 is unnecassary. Just save the dough and headaches and go with a 205.

Hoo Hoo's are a complete waste of money for a DE. Especially since used 205 Ra-1's pop up on Ebay quite often.

Good advice. I'll go with the narrow tires until I get the car sorted out and I become comfortable with it.

[Stu]

225 is unnecassary. Just save the dough and headaches and go with a 205.

Hoo Hoo's are a complete waste of money for a DE. Especially since used 205 Ra-1's pop up on Ebay quite often.

What do you base your claims on? First hand experience with both a 225 and 205 tire?
Consider higher-HP cars, some of them need a larger tire.

Hoosiers a complete waste of money?
Check www.honda-tech.com for cheap used race tires. They even have a 20ish-page thread dedicated to for sale/wtb used race tires, I paid under $160 shipped for a full set of "hoo hoo's"

[155///MPH]

225 is unnecassary. Just save the dough and headaches and go with a 205.

Hoo Hoo's are a complete waste of money for a DE. Especially since used 205 Ra-1's pop up on Ebay quite often.

[Axxe]

15mm spacer is perfect for the 225/50/14's. Absolutely zero rubbing.