Solo Autocross Tire Destruction

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Old 06-06-2014, 11:25 AM
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i can, but it looks like rs3v2's are the go to tire now. prob go with 205/45-16s next round, a little shorter, i hardly ever touch the limiter anyway
 
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Old 06-09-2014, 07:24 PM
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At national events I'm finding I need the extra tire height. It was particularly bad at the pro this weekend. Stangely enough the guy who beat us all (GS Focus ST) by 2.5 seconds was on RS3 version 1. He had difficulty finding the V1s.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 08:47 AM
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I'm surprised at the amount of wear. I find making sure the toe is correct is more important than neg camber. I can get -1.3 to -1.5 if I'm lucky.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 12:34 PM
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-1.3 to -1.5 in the front?
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 01:26 PM
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What class are you in netma1000?
 
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I just replaced my 205/50/16 DZII with 205/55/16 RS-3 v2. I had the DZII on for a little less than one season, but about 4k street miles. They were destroyed.

With the Dunlops I was running 48/40 warm to keep the sidewalls from rolling over. In hindsight I should have gone a little lower up front to balance things out.....at those pressures, the car was pretty squirrelly and there was significant oversteer.

I wondering what I should run my RS-3s at. I've seen lots of ranges...from 33/33 cold to 38/48 warm and everything in between. My goals are maximum grip, and neutral handling. I am stock besides for the sport suspension.
 
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Old 09-25-2014, 11:28 AM
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205/55-16? that's.. pretty tall. i've been experimenting a little - i kind of like 38/43 personally
 
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Old 09-25-2014, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kyoo
205/55-16? that's.. pretty tall. i've been experimenting a little - i kind of like 38/43 personally
Right, but I like the beefy look. They were also cheaper than the 45.

Won't 43 in the back give a lot of oversteer?
 
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Old 09-25-2014, 07:15 PM
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not enough, lol
 
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