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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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AutoX Tires for Stock 18" Wheels?

I plan on using my Stock set of 18" wheels on my brembo G. What tires & sizes should I get that are readily available. Toyo's, Hoosiers, Kuhmo, BFG ????

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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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If you are staying in BS I believe you have to get the exact same size tires.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Tire Size

I can use ANY size tire on the Stock Rim Size. I was planning on using a 245/40-18 or a 255/35-18. I just don't know what tires ppl are using on the 18" x 8" wheels.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by G35Maxedout
I can use ANY size tire on the Stock Rim Size. I was planning on using a 245/40-18 or a 255/35-18. I just don't know what tires ppl are using on the 18" x 8" wheels.

Actually, per SCCA rule book, you MUST stay in STOCK sizes or optional sizes that come with the car for that year. You can not upgrade the wheel size, go wider, or anything with the wheel or TIRE. It must be equal to the stock sizes.

Here is a tire that is becoming very popular in the scca world...

http://www.falkentire.com/tires_rt215.htm

Very sticky tire.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Too bad that it doesn't come in an 18" diameter.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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SCCA Tire Rule

Originally Posted by Pwoz
If you are staying in BS I believe you have to get the exact same size tires.
As per 2005 SCCA AutoX Rulebook page 64 and I quote:
Tire must fit the allowable wheels and fender wells without modification.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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AutoX Tires - What ya think?

Dunlop AutoX Tires

Can I use these 255/35-18 all the way around on stock 18"x8" wheels?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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I believe the proper size on a 8" wide wheel is 245mm, a 255mm will fit but it was intended for 8.5" wide wheels.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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I'm running 275's on my race 17's, so I think you'll be ok with the 255's on the 8"

As for staying in BS, I think they're right. However, it doesn't sound like you care what class you're in...
 
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