How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing
01-16-2006, 10:04 AM
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How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing
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in the light of spec tire rule and some of you will have to get new sizes, there is a way to get tires close to nothing. That is if you use 235/40/17 size or bigger.
AS most of you know in Speed WC, we have to buy new tires every race. Most of the tires from touring car still have at least 1 weekend left. Most bigger team throw this away. Go to Vilven tire booth, and ask for those tires. These people will be happy that you take them out of their hands so they don't need to be troubled with disposing them.
My experience is that the tires last at least a couple of weekend more. Might be worthwhile to go to SWC race with a big truck and pick what you can.
in the light of spec tire rule and some of you will have to get new sizes, there is a way to get tires close to nothing. That is if you use 235/40/17 size or bigger.
AS most of you know in Speed WC, we have to buy new tires every race. Most of the tires from touring car still have at least 1 weekend left. Most bigger team throw this away. Go to Vilven tire booth, and ask for those tires. These people will be happy that you take them out of their hands so they don't need to be troubled with disposing them.
My experience is that the tires last at least a couple of weekend more. Might be worthwhile to go to SWC race with a big truck and pick what you can.
01-16-2006, 10:27 AM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If they were H4 legal I'd rock those out 
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Thay are..... ASSuming you can get a 235/40 tyre on a 17x7 wheel.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thay are..... ASSuming you can get a 235/40 tyre on a 17x7 wheel.
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01-16-2006, 12:30 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (icarp)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by icarp »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">h4 spec a 15x7 wheel</TD></TR></TABLE>
AFAIK, the only thing HC specs for H2-H5 is wheel width of 7".
AFAIK, the only thing HC specs for H2-H5 is wheel width of 7".
01-16-2006, 12:35 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (SPiFF)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SPiFF »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
AFAIK, the only thing HC specs for H2-H5 is wheel width of 7".</TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed. From the 2006 HC rules:
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7.12 Wheels and Tires
a) Wheels replaced with any substitute subject to the following restrictions.
1) Any wheel diameter may be used.
2) The maximum wheel width or H2-H5 is seven (7) inches.
3) Any size wheel may be used in HU and H1
3) Wheels must be made of metal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
AFAIK, the only thing HC specs for H2-H5 is wheel width of 7".</TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed. From the 2006 HC rules:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2006 HC Rules »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
7.12 Wheels and Tires
a) Wheels replaced with any substitute subject to the following restrictions.
1) Any wheel diameter may be used.
2) The maximum wheel width or H2-H5 is seven (7) inches.
3) Any size wheel may be used in HU and H1
3) Wheels must be made of metal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
01-16-2006, 03:26 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (H4CivicSi)
Yup.. agreed.. I was the LeMans in Portland last year and the Toyo/Hankook booths were getting rid of the take-offs for $10/ea, you pick from the pile.
I didn't have a truck that weekend DOH!
I didn't have a truck that weekend DOH!
01-16-2006, 03:34 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (Andrie Hartanto)
Hmmm... does GT have to run RA1s as well?
<- could use a sets of 275-18 RA1s for cheap...
<- could use a sets of 275-18 RA1s for cheap...
01-16-2006, 05:25 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (Andrie Hartanto)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Andrie Hartanto »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That is if you use 235/40/17 size or bigger.
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Perfect HPDE size for my CM8!!
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Perfect HPDE size for my CM8!!
01-16-2006, 06:36 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (Honda318dx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Honda318dx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lime Rock/Mid Ohio/Road Atlanta not close enough?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Home to Road Atlanta (Round Trip): 1190mi
My truck's avg. mileage: 7mpg (Gotta love a 454)
Avg. cost of 87 octane: $2.40
Cost of hotel (1 night): $65 if I'm luck or cheap
Cost of crappy road food: $20
Approximate fuel cost for picking up free tires: $408
Kosei K1's (17x7): 4x$180
Total cost of four free tires: $1213. I bet I could knock at least $100 off by going to Lime Rock or Mid Ohio.
Home to Road Atlanta (Round Trip): 1190mi
My truck's avg. mileage: 7mpg (Gotta love a 454)
Avg. cost of 87 octane: $2.40
Cost of hotel (1 night): $65 if I'm luck or cheap
Cost of crappy road food: $20
Approximate fuel cost for picking up free tires: $408
Kosei K1's (17x7): 4x$180
Total cost of four free tires: $1213. I bet I could knock at least $100 off by going to Lime Rock or Mid Ohio.
01-16-2006, 08:03 PM
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Re: How to get Toyo RA-1 tires close to nothing (Balled S2K)
Well, you can do the same thing with just about any tire in any size.
Most of the trackside guys will let you dig through their discards and take what you want. Again, it saves them disposal fees.
I did 3 years of Solo I on Hoosiers grabbed from behind the Appalachian Tire trailer.
The only problem is that you sometimes pay to have a tire mounted an balanced and then discover a leak or puncture you didn't see. There are also sometimes thin spots you didn't catch and you get cords after running them once or twice.
I stopped doing this when I went racing. Just too much at stake to risk doing it on someone elses throw aways.
And good luck getting a wide 17" tire on a CRX. Folks are struggling with 15s.
Most of the trackside guys will let you dig through their discards and take what you want. Again, it saves them disposal fees.
I did 3 years of Solo I on Hoosiers grabbed from behind the Appalachian Tire trailer.
The only problem is that you sometimes pay to have a tire mounted an balanced and then discover a leak or puncture you didn't see. There are also sometimes thin spots you didn't catch and you get cords after running them once or twice.
I stopped doing this when I went racing. Just too much at stake to risk doing it on someone elses throw aways.
And good luck getting a wide 17" tire on a CRX. Folks are struggling with 15s.
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