I was thinking replacing tires on my spare now OEM R wheels for AutoX purpose. I remember 13yrs ago when I did autoX in college that if I don't replace them exact oem size with DOT tires, I get bump into CSP class, am I right? IF so, What R compound tire that are 195-55-15? I prefer remain in Stock class but where does the R falls in now?

 

In Auto-x , you can replace them with any size.....205/50r15 works well, but as I recently learned....225/45 in front is the way to go for podium finishs......

 

You can use any tire that fits on the stock sized rim. The best combination is to use 225 up front and 205 in the back.

 

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Thanks for quick respond! What is the best R compound tires u recommend?

 

The best is Hoosier buts it's expensive. Next would Kumhos.

 

If you are trying to be competitive and will stagger the sizes...go with Hoosiersa303....if not Toyo RA-1 will give you great life and a great wet option and you can street drive them too!!! Whereas the Kuhmos fall in between.

 

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just parking lots, no street.

 

if you don't have a extra set of wheel.. go with 032R enought for you for 1 year of autox and daily drive..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bbqman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">....225/45 in front is the way to go for podium finishs...... </TD></TR></TABLE>will a 225 really fit on OEM rim? I am trying to decide on tires too

 

Eddie - if you want to be competitive in DStock, you'll need the following:

1. autoX brakes
2. change brake fluid
3. Millenia wheels w/ R-compound tires
4. Better shocks

You can also change axle back exhaust, intake cone filter (w/ stock box).

 

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1. autoX brakes
2. change brake fluid
3. Millenia wheels w/ R-compound tires
4. Better shocks

You can also change axle back exhaust, intake cone filter (w/ stock box).</TD></TR></TABLE>

and lotsa practice

 

axle back? Nope, cat-back.

You cannot use a cone filter, you can use any filter that fits into the stock airbox (k&n, comptech drop-in, etc).

You can also use a different front sway bar (say one from a LS maybe if its thinner). You can use any wheels as long as they are the same width, diamter and +/- .25" of stock.

All fluids, plugs, wires, and comfort/convenience items are free also.

 

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You can also use a different front sway bar (say one from a LS maybe if its thinner). You can use any wheels as long as they are the same width, diamter and +/- .25" of stock.
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That's what I meant. Cone filter (i.e. K&N) that fits into the stock airbox. But, you can't have CAI or other aftermarket system.

I didnt' know you could put a cat-back system and be legal. Thanks for the heads-up.