Tires

MATT02GT · December 18th, 2007, 10:05 AM

What kind and size of tires do you autocross guys use? I need some grip next season

ReverendDexter · December 18th, 2007, 01:48 PM

General rule of thumb is to put the widest tire you can fit on your stock rim.

I've heard really good things about the Falken Azensis for grip. If you don't have the budget for an autocross specific set of rims/tires, the Kumho ECTSAs work well as an all-purpose tire.

Grassroots Motorsports is a really good place for that question

TheBusher · January 5th, 2008, 02:43 AM

Nitto 555RII (street legal road race tire)

Nitto INVO (good tire for street and road race)

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup (street legal road race tire)

Michelin PS2 (good tire for street and road race)

BFGoodrich G-Force R1 (street legal raod race tire)

BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDW (good tire for street and road race)

MATT02GT · January 6th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Sweet thanks for the info. Do you autocross up there near Ft Collins?

boney1 · January 7th, 2008, 01:32 AM

I have used nittos goodyears and hoosiers, all good

TheBusher · January 16th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Sweet thanks for the info. Do you autocross up there near Ft Collins?

I don't actually. I would like to some time, but I want to get a fair amount of suspension mods before I go (stock...), and with twins on the way in a few months, it kinda put a hold on the modding for now. Where in CO are you? Do you autocross at all where you are at?

MATT02GT · January 17th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Im down in Co. Springs. Yea I got about 5 autocross races in last season. Have you ever gone to Steamboat Springs for the Rocky Mountain Mustang roundup in june? Its a kickass show/autocross event every year, last year there was about 500 mustangs up there.

TheBusher · January 25th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Im down in Co. Springs. Yea I got about 5 autocross races in last season. Have you ever gone to Steamboat Springs for the Rocky Mountain Mustang roundup in june? Its a kickass show/autocross event every year, last year there was about 500 mustangs up there.

Never been but I would like to. You should let me know when your gonna go to an autocross, maybe we could meet up.

MATT02GT · January 25th, 2008, 06:09 PM

Yea, they should be starting up late spring down here

TheBusher · January 25th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Yea, they should be starting up late spring down here

What do you have as far as suspension work goes?

MATT02GT · January 26th, 2008, 11:01 AM

Pretty much a full steeda suspension, upper & lower control arms, sway bars, springs, c/c plates, strut bar, subframes, shocks. But I started autocrossing with stock suspension.

TheBusher · January 26th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Right on, that's how I'm gonna be for a while. How'd your car do on stock suspension?

MATT02GT · January 26th, 2008, 05:49 PM

It did ok for what it is, they got some body roll issues. But its still a blast either way

gsjohnson · February 3rd, 2008, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Pretty much a full steeda suspension, upper & lower control arms, sway bars, springs, c/c plates, strut bar, subframes, shocks. But I started autocrossing with stock suspension.

Have you installed the Steeda X2 or the FRPP lower balljoints?
Isn't it at Steamboat that the National Championships for Solo II are held? Or maybe use to be?

MATT02GT · February 4th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Have you installed the Steeda X2 or the FRPP lower balljoints?
Isn't it at Steamboat that the National Championships for Solo II are held? Or maybe use to be?

No I havent got to do the ball joints yet, but they are on the "to do" list. Im not sure if thats where the hold the championship at or not.

03_StangGuy · May 27th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by TheBusher

I don't actually. I would like to some time, but I want to get a fair amount of suspension mods before I go (stock...), and with twins on the way in a few months, it kinda put a hold on the modding for now. Where in CO are you? Do you autocross at all where you are at?

Dont worry bout what mods you have just go and have fun. Mustangs arent autocross cars and youll never be the faster. The evos and stis runnin racing slicks will always be at the top, 4wd ftw on a tight autocross track. Its still a ton of fun though!

ReverendDexter · May 28th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

4wd ftw on a tight autocross track

What!?!

AWD fails on a tight track. You can't get the damn things to turn, especially if you're running slicks.

On a more open track, absolutely.

Tight tracks are ruled by small/light 2wd cars, be they CRXs or Miatas, Minis or Soltices.

03_StangGuy · May 28th, 2008, 11:24 PM

Well pur tracks are pretty big and quick so the awd drive rules where i run, but ur right bout light 2wd on a tight track.

poindexter18 · July 4th, 2008, 06:02 PM

I've run a 92 corrado and and 94 beamer in tracks up here in WA on BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's (As they considered on tirerack.com due to their second gen tread design) and the things gave me some damn good grip. Also heard good things about the Eagle F1 GS-D3's but they were being run on a 350 and I didn't drive it so I don't know.

But KDW2s are nice IMO. Not terribly cheap though. =X

-poindexter-

MustangMally97 · July 4th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Im down in Co. Springs. Yea I got about 5 autocross races in last season. Have you ever gone to Steamboat Springs for the Rocky Mountain Mustang roundup in june? Its a kickass show/autocross event every year, last year there was about 500 mustangs up there.

Your in the springs? Me too! I think ive seen your car before... You still live here?

December 18th, 2007, 10:05 AM	#1
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,556	Tires What kind and size of tires do you autocross guys use? I need some grip next season __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

December 18th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,340	General rule of thumb is to put the widest tire you can fit on your stock rim. I've heard really good things about the Falken Azensis for grip. If you don't have the budget for an autocross specific set of rims/tires, the Kumho ECTSAs work well as an all-purpose tire. Grassroots Motorsports is a really good place for that question __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

January 6th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#4
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,556	Sweet thanks for the info. Do you autocross up there near Ft Collins? __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

January 17th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#7
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,556	Im down in Co. Springs. Yea I got about 5 autocross races in last season. Have you ever gone to Steamboat Springs for the Rocky Mountain Mustang roundup in june? Its a kickass show/autocross event every year, last year there was about 500 mustangs up there. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

January 25th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#9
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,556	Yea, they should be starting up late spring down here __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

January 5th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#3
TheBusher Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Chevrolet Impala ??? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 2,192	Nitto 555RII (street legal road race tire) Nitto INVO (good tire for street and road race) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup (street legal road race tire) Michelin PS2 (good tire for street and road race) BFGoodrich G-Force R1 (street legal raod race tire) BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDW (good tire for street and road race)

January 7th, 2008, 01:32 AM	#5
boney1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	I have used nittos goodyears and hoosiers, all good

January 26th, 2008, 11:01 AM	#11
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,556	Pretty much a full steeda suspension, upper & lower control arms, sway bars, springs, c/c plates, strut bar, subframes, shocks. But I started autocrossing with stock suspension. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

January 26th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#13
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,556	It did ok for what it is, they got some body roll issues. But its still a blast either way __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

May 28th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#18
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,164	Well pur tracks are pretty big and quick so the awd drive rules where i run, but ur right bout light 2wd on a tight track.

July 4th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#19
poindexter18 Regular '95 mustang sixer Shrugs Join Date: May 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 143	I've run a 92 corrado and and 94 beamer in tracks up here in WA on BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's (As they considered on tirerack.com due to their second gen tread design) and the things gave me some damn good grip. Also heard good things about the Eagle F1 GS-D3's but they were being run on a 350 and I didn't drive it so I don't know. But KDW2s are nice IMO. Not terribly cheap though. =X -poindexter- __________________ License Plate says it all.

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