So I run in the SCCA SoloII Events in the NCR-55 Region... And now my sponsor is ready to spend some money on getting my time lower.

So, trying to stay in H-Stock class I have decided to go with some shocks, and some tires. I am going with some Koni Yellows ($439.00 Shipped) and now I am debating on tire selection...

Here is what I have come up with so far

I have been told by some of the top SoloII racers around here that a good set of tires (R Compound I believe they said) would lower my time by seconds. And seconds in SoloII events are the World

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what tire I should go with?

From the link above, I am thinking about going with the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712... Has anyone heard anything bad about that tire?

Thanks in advance,

-Wes

If your looking for R compound the 712 is not it.

You want Ecsta V710s.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...+V710

712's are street tires, they will get murdered by R Comps,
You need to look at
Hoosier AS04
Kumho Victoracer V700, ECSTA V700 and ECTSA V710
Avon Tech R

Ooooo thats what I'm talking about

Two lines of thread... Cant beat that. Thanks a lot of the input there, but I think the hard part is going to be getting these things in my size... I'll give it a whirl and see if anything turns up.

Thanks a lot guys,

-Wes

Found some Avon Tech R tires for $154 a tire, and the closest size is to my stock size it 205/50/15... Well looks like it's time for my sponsor to dish out some money

Thanks again guys,

-Wes

What car and what size wheel are you running? You may be able to stuff a larger tire (225/45/15) on your wheels, and possibly stagger them (225 front, 205 rear) for more rotation.

Hoosier is going to be the fastest tire - the Avon tech is a road race compound, IIRC and initial reviews of them for autox'ing werent to favorable at the beginning of the year. Try searching http://www.sccaforums.com for some info on them.

See the problem is, I wont be able to go much bigger than stock size in my class... I dont want to end up in the Street Modified.

I was told that I will be able to get away with the 205 (stock is 195)... Any bigger will look far too different. And technically, if your tire size is any different than stock size... You are not eligable for Stock Classing.

So Hoosier is the way to go, huh? I'll take a peek into that... Thanks.

And my Vehicle is 1994 Civic EX, and my tire size (as of now) is 195/50/15.

And I'm not going all the way around... Fundage restricting me to fronts only, and seeming as the rear is only along for the ride, it should turn out ok from what I've been told.

Thanks again,

-Wes

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That is 100% absolutely false.

Take a look over the rulebook - the wheels must be the same size (but +/- 1/4" offset) but there is no restriction on tire size - although it will take a 'motivated' installer to stuff a 225 hoosier on a 6" wheel - recommend going to a race shop for that.

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And I'm not going all the way around... Fundage restricting me to fronts only, and seeming as the rear is only along for the ride, it should turn out ok from what I've been told. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Stock wheel size is 15x6, right? Or did it come stock with 14" wheels? I'm not sure about that year or what options were available from the factory.

Are you not getting r-tires for the rear?

Well my wheels aren't stock... Sorry for my improper information. I have some 15" Konig wheels as pictured below. The tire size on these wheels are 195/50/15.

I'll probably just end up leaving the rear tires the same as what I have on there now... Hankook Ventus H101 195/50/15. And for the fronts... I am still undecided. I'm still trying to find some good, cheap Hoosiers that will fit my needs.

And thank you for the information... Much appreciated.



-Wes

If your wheels aren't stock sized and within 1/4" in offset, you're already out of stock class. Might as well run in STS with street tires and 15", and spend the r-compound money on more suspension stuff.

If you don't have wheels that are stock height and width and within 1/4" of stock offset then you are not allowed in HS.

Here's what I would recommend - buy a set of used stock wheels. I think the stock size was 14x5.5(the alloy wheels from a civic CX are the lightest I think) You should be able to get a set for under $200.

Then get a set of real R tires (Kumho V710s are available in 14" sizes 195 is an easy fit on a 5.5 wheel 205 is a very tight fit but doable if you can find a good tire guy (not one of the chain stores) A set should cost you $500 and last 1 season.

Then buy a jack, a torque wrench, and either a speed wrench (the X kind) or for more money a portable drill or portable impact gun. I suggest looking to Harbor Freight for this kinda stuff. Figure anywhere from $30 - $100 for the jack, $20 - $80 for the torque wrench, $15 - $150 for the speed wrench, drill or impact gun.

Now you have everything you need for swapping to race rubber at an event.

If this is all too much money or too much effort for you then I recommend you stick with the tires you already have and just make sure they are aired up to higher pressures before the event.