Are autox tires decent for road racing?

[Weltall]

[QUOTE=RETed;205915

This thread should be closed.


-Ted[/QUOTE]

Um... No.
I came asking for opinions, not judgement. I'm not asking about cheap tires, I'm asking about an affordable tire that caught my eye. I've never done this type of racing so any input would be greatly appreciated. TTT had some awesome input, as did C. Ludwig and most everyone else.
RETed, may I ask what tire you would recommend for a sprint up a 14,000 foot mountain? Keep in mind it can 90 degrees or better at the starting line, and below freezing or raining or snowing or all three at the top.
See my issue?

[RETed]

Originally Posted by Weltall

I've never done this type of racing so any input would be greatly appreciated.

This makes it ever worse...

I would never recommend any top-tier "racing" tire for a beginner.
Recommending Hoosiers to a beginner is asking for trouble.
I would rather recommend a tire that has progressive break-away characteristics over an all-out stick for a beginner.


-Ted

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

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

I've got 7 days on them I think. I thought I was driving the every living hell out of them, then probed them at 145*

Originally Posted by DriFD3S

Listen to TitaniumTT,
he's awesome.

Are you trying to get banned?0000

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.

I drive those tires like a young lady though apparently. I did shave 1.5 seconds off my time @ LRP this year though, so I'm getting more confident with them

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.

3-4 sessions.... that's a day of toying around thought

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

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.

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Originally Posted by RETed

This makes it ever worse...

I would never recommend any top-tier "racing" tire for a beginner.
Recommending Hoosiers to a beginner is asking for trouble.
I would rather recommend a tire that has progressive break-away characteristics over an all-out stick for a beginner.


-Ted

That's also a very good point

[DriFD3S]

Why am I trying to get banned????????????????????....

I'm trying to say that you're a wise person, with valid information!



I would take your advice to the T.
Pun intended.