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Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:35 am
by Steve Glusman
Does anyone know how Yoko Advan 048's compare to Hoosier R6 tires?
Since I'm limited on size and therefore options....I can't run the A6 like everyone else
I've been running used 048's.....trying to look ahead [that's what you all tell me to do] and wondering if R6 is any better for autoX.....knowing neither is optimal.
Appreciate your thoughts
Steve G #424
still smiling from Nationals!
met my goal and did NOT come in last! :gpower:
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:31 am
by Thomas Barrett
I sometimes run Yokohamma Advan Sports, they have a traction rating of 180 I believe.
Hoosier A6 have an traction rating of about 40.
They will grip better than any street tire. Not sure of the rules in your class on tires though.
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:03 pm
by Steve Glusman
Tom -- the Advan 048 have rating of 60 so you must be thinking of different tire.
The R6 is rated at 40
so....how much better would it be?
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:03 pm
by Bob Beamesderfer
Steve Glusman wrote:Tom -- the Advan 048 have rating of 60 so you must be thinking of different tire.
The R6 is rated at 40
so....how much better would it be?
It's not just a matter of treadwear rating. More important is how much heat a given tire needs for optimal traction.
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:15 pm
by Jayson Woodruff
Bob Beamesderfer wrote:Steve Glusman wrote:The R6 is rated at 40
It's not just a matter of treadwear rating. More important is how much heat a given tire needs for optimal traction.
And the answer to that more important question is 'Too Much'.
What sizes are you looking for? There's got to be better options out there than R6 and Yoko's for you. You'd probably be better off with Kumhos or A6s in non-optimal size.
Jay W
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:06 pm
by Steve Glusman
195 or 185 x 60 x 13
tough size....
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:05 pm
by Bob Beamesderfer
Steve Glusman wrote:195 or 185 x 60 x 13
tough size....
The Stock restriction is on wheel size. You can mount any tire that will fit on the rim and clear the bodywork.
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:46 am
by Steve Glusman
Bob -
I am worried a that wider tire will not clear
steve g
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:29 am
by Doug Teulie
Steve Glusman wrote:Bob -
I am worried a that wider tire will not clear
steve g
215 50 13 Kumho 710 is the tire to look at:
Rim Width Range(inch) 6.0 - 7.5
Overall Diameter 21.5
OR Kumho V70A
175/60R13

Re: Tire Question
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:51 am
by Bob Beamesderfer
Steve Glusman wrote:Bob -
I am worried a that wider tire will not clear
steve g
I'm sure someone will give you discard tire to test fit.
Re: Tire Question
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:49 am
by Mako Koiwai
Not clear the fender, or not fit the wheel?
Tim Albin is now using
275/35/15 on his CS Miata 6" oem size wheels.
