We started autocrossing using our track setup, Bridgestone RE-11s in 205/55-16. I'm thinking the extra gearing in the tall tires is not good for autocross (it did help at the track), so I'm thinking about a different size when we replace the tires.

We're probably going to go with the RE-11s again when we do get new tires, they come in 205/45-16 with is 6.5% shorter however they also come in 225/50-16, which is pretty much the same diameter as 205/55.

Can you actually fit 225 width tires on a MINI? I've seen post where people do, does it cause any problems?

Which is better for autocross? A shorter tire in 205 or a wider tire in 225.

 

A short wide tire..I

 

Ideally, though not available in the RE-11.

Hmm, Toyo Proxes R1R are available in 225/45.

 

I think the fastest guys are on the RS-3. Not sure about the size on the kooks, but on the Hoosiers we run a 205/45/16. Gearing is everything.

 

The national results for this year say the STF MINI in 2nd and 6th were running Toyo, the one in 4th was on Hankooks.

In RTF, the 1st placed Cooper was on Dunlops. He's a local, he ran in our indexed class (not the street tire class) last year. I'll make sure to check his setup if he turns up next year.

 

i've got an AWESOME set of 195/50-15 shaved toyo r1rs for sale. Only 12 runs on them...if someone is interested.

 

Oh yeah, I forgot about the magic Toyos.

 

People seem to think they're going to be banned next year. I haven't seen that in any official publication, just an acknowledgement about a comment.

 

That might be a red herring since this is the H Stock forum... That rumor was associated with RTF, right?

Cheers,

Charlie

 

Yep it was an RTF thing for classes like CS where the miata could be an overdog maybe? Or perhaps the celica in GS? Or the 93+ mr2 or the M edition miatas in ES?

 

I found the exclusion for the R1R, in the RT supplemental rules.

"Excluded tires: Pirelli P Zero Corsa;Toyo Proxes R1R (195/50/15 size only)"