What's the consensus of the tire size to use when running CS? The OEM wheel size is 17x7.
I'm thinking 215/45-R17 for tires?
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What's the consensus of the tire size to use when running CS? The OEM wheel size is 17x7.
I'm thinking 215/45-R17 for tires?
Tire availability is certainly best in 215/45/17 and 225/45/17 - or will be in March! Too bad the 215/40/17 isn't supported better.
I don't know if there is a consensus, but I've been running 225/45-R17.
Buy sets of each, rent Mineral Wells, and see what's fastest.
Have you met me? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I've been 'watching' these on Fleabay for awhile now...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252669719825...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I got a set of the 595RS-R, tread wear 140, to use on the track. After I got the tire pressure set close to right, I really like them, especially for the price. Mine are 205/50R15.
I forgot those are 140TW....not SCCA legal, are they? :punchout:
The 595RS-R is 140, the 595RS-RR is 200.
Thanks Doug.
Did some playing around with the FM gearing calculator....
^-- A little hard to read, but looks like 225/45R17 has the highest top speed in 2nd gear. I think that is why a lot of people use it for CS. 245 doesn't fit well on a 7 inch width rim.
Can you post the link to FM's calculator, Sammm? I haven't seen that one before.
You are correct about the 225....here's the link.
https://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/gearing.php
Thanks!
I heard that the early made RR have 140 stamped, and the later ones have 200 stamped on them. If you get them make sure you get the 200Quote:
Originally Posted by cone-cerned
Go figure the stickier more aggressive tire has a higher treadwear so it can run in SCCA.