Are autox tires decent for road racing?

***TitaniumTT*** · 06-29-2012, 08:27 AM

This is my second year running the same R6s'... just barely touching the wear bars. It all depends on how you drive. I've broken the rears loose ONCE, and locked the brakes ONCE. I expect them to last the rest of this year into next.

C. Ludwig · 06-29-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

This is my second year running the same R6s'... just barely touching the wear bars. It all depends on how you drive. I've broken the rears loose ONCE, and locked the brakes ONCE. I expect them to last the rest of this year into next.

You driving Miss Daisy or what? Hammer son! No way Hoosiers should last more than 6 sessions.

Dannobre · 06-29-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

This is my second year running the same R6s'... just barely touching the wear bars. It all depends on how you drive. I've broken the rears loose ONCE, and locked the brakes ONCE. I expect them to last the rest of this year into next.

You must have special tires

I go through a set of R6's in 2 race weekends if I am lucky. If it is really hot they don't even last that long

Pete_89T2 · 06-30-2012, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannobre

You must have special tires

I go through a set of R6's in 2 race weekends if I am lucky. If it is really hot they don't even last that long

Maybe tire pressure is a factor in the difference in longevity of the R6's? I know TiTT doesn't drive like an old lady, so the longevity difference must be due to differences in tire pressure, track surface conditions and ambient temps when you guys hit the track.

C. Ludwig · 06-30-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

Maybe tire pressure is a factor in the difference in longevity of the R6's? I know TiTT doesn't drive like an old lady, so the longevity difference must be due to differences in tire pressure, track surface conditions and ambient temps when you guys hit the track.

Nope. There's no way you can extract maximum performance from this tire and have it last that long. Some tires yes, a Hoosier, no. When I was racing, winning races, championships, and setting track records, our Hoosiers would fall off noticeably after 3-4 sessions. They'll provide decent grip down to the cords, but they heat cycle out of competitive grip much earlier.

My point isn't to bag on Brian. Well, maybe a little. It's to let the OP know that the A or R-6 isn't a tire of choice for long wearing performance. Doesn't sound like he's looking for that anyway.

ducktape · 07-12-2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

Nope. There's no way you can extract maximum performance from this tire and have it last that long. Some tires yes, a Hoosier, no. When I was racing, winning races, championships, and setting track records, our Hoosiers would fall off noticeably after 3-4 sessions. They'll provide decent grip down to the cords, but they heat cycle out of competitive grip much earlier.

My point isn't to bag on Brian. Well, maybe a little. It's to let the OP know that the A or R-6 isn't a tire of choice for long wearing performance. Doesn't sound like he's looking for that anyway.

Truth. You could actually see this over the course of a day in the lap times. Once they'd been cooked a few times, they fell off quick.

On the other hand, nothing could touch fresh Hoosiers. The difference between equivalent Kuhmos and Hoosiers were 3+ seconds a lap...

06-29-2012, 08:27 AM	#1
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	This is my second year running the same R6s'... just barely touching the wear bars. It all depends on how you drive. I've broken the rears loose ONCE, and locked the brakes ONCE. I expect them to last the rest of this year into next. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**