Amer

I can't afford to get race tires (they last 5-6 events). I plan on running my street tires, and later on buy some race tires, probably Falken race rubber (approx $140 per tire).

I posted in the Racing Forum and they said for AP1 with S02 tires run fronts 36-37 psi hot and rears 33-34 psi hot depending on the track conditions.

You want to increase tire psi to help reduce sidewall flex and body roll. Alignment is another key ingredient for optimal handling.

This is going to be a test & tune type deal for me, know if I need to get a more aggressive alignment done (UK specs) and play with the psi settings (although I don't know how I am going to be able to inflate tires on the track).

Amer

Falken Tires 615RT for 16" AP1 tires are $95 per front and $108 per rear tire.

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm

BryanH

My race tires (Kumho V710s, about as sticky as DOT rubber gets) last about 110 runs on the MR2s, which is about 20 events. And even then, it's only the rears that cord. The fronts still have another 8-10 events left in them.

Falken Azenis (both 215 and 615) are not a true race tire and will last even longer.

An S2k will experience somewhat higher tire wear, but 5-6 events out of a set isn't realistic. Maybe you're thinking 5-6 track events? Or of Hoosier A3S04s?

Amer

I read a post about race tires lasting 5-6 events, I misread it, since it was meant for track events, thanks for the clear up Bryan.

ConeKiller

With our Hoosier A3SO5's, we got about 6-7 events, but that was with Shawn and I co-driving the same car!

ConeKiller

Just normal street driving, I remember having my PSI set to 32 all around (that's with the SO2's).

When I first started auto-xing on street tires, I had 36 in fronts and 32 in rears. With tire pressure, it's a matter of playing with the PSI to your liking. You'll learn that most will bring a tire pressure gauge and air tank to the events.

ConeKiller

Everyone still in tomorrow? I met with Shawn yesterday and unfortunately, he won't be able to make this event due to work. Because of this, if someone doesn't mind tomorrow, can someone help me haul my 4th wheel? I had planned on using a luggage rack, but it hasn't come in yet.....

Thanks - see you guys tomorrow

riokong

I'll be there ConeKiller!! Can't miss out on you killing some cones I wanna get some pix of it.

We are meeting at the Chevron next to railroad track off to the right on the onramp to the 99? Or is it the b4 that on herndon?

ConeKiller

Kong, it's the Chevron before that @ Herndon and Polk (right after the "hump"). Since Mike is going with his STI, I'm hoping he can give me a hand with my 4th wheel.

riokong

OK....9:30am still yeah? I got one more 06 S2K joining us too.