Guys running 18x8.5s

WE3RX7 · 06-08-2009, 02:54 PM

I've had some time now on my setup... I still need to throw a pic up here (for those who werent at DGRR)... I ran my first auto-x last month with them to. The XS is a really good compound. When they get to temps they stick really well, only down side was after making a pass and then sitting in the grid the tires would cool off fairly quickly again, towards the end of each pass you could tell a difference. After 6 runs, the 7th one starting getting a little greasy, but overall I'm very happy with the setup and the tire.

I think the 245/40 is a good size for a stock-powered 8. Once I get better at driving the car and start to find the limits of the 245s, I'll jump up to a 265... for now though, they do great!

06-08-2009, 02:54 PM	#13
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I've had some time now on my setup... I still need to throw a pic up here (for those who werent at DGRR)... I ran my first auto-x last month with them to. The XS is a really good compound. When they get to temps they stick really well, only down side was after making a pass and then sitting in the grid the tires would cool off fairly quickly again, towards the end of each pass you could tell a difference. After 6 runs, the 7th one starting getting a little greasy, but overall I'm very happy with the setup and the tire. I think the 245/40 is a good size for a stock-powered 8. Once I get better at driving the car and start to find the limits of the 245s, I'll jump up to a 265... for now though, they do great!