Re: Autox tire suggestions

["Ken and Susan Buck" <phillyscca@enter.net>]

While scrolling throught digest mode, I saw the thread about autox 
tires, and I want to throw in my two cents.

I have run both BFG R1's and Hoosiers on my FSP '78.  For a new 
driver, go with BFG R1's (only made in 13") or the Kuhmos.  They have 
good stick and will last a season.  They both are forgiving to the 
mistakes made by new autoxers.
The Hoosiers have WAY MORE STICK, but have several drawbacks.
1. They are more expensive
2. You will use 2-3 sets per year
3. They flatspot very easily, and can be corded with 1-2 big spins.

So the question is, "what are you priorities?"  If you want the 
best/fastest tire, buy Hoosier.  If you want a good tire that will 
last a season, buy BFG R1s or Kuhmos.

As for wheel size, I use a 13X9" steel wheel.  Heavy but wide.  They 
didn't work well with the 215-50?13 BFG R1s.  They stretched the 
sidewalls too far, giving erratic tire temps.  They work awesome with 
the 245-45/13 Hoosier bias plys.

The BFG R1s and Kuhmos like about 2 or 2 1/2 degrees of negative 
camber and about 1/8 to 1/4 toe out.  The Hoosiers only need about 1 
1/2 degrees of camber.


HTH

Ken Buck
no longer the RE of the Philly Region SCCA
78 DSP(FSP) VW Scirocco- definitely not a snow car
85 VW Scirocco dirt Thunder Car #12
84 VW Scirocco daily driver 227,000 miles and still screaming
66 Olds F-85- second owner, second set of tires

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