est Tire/Wheel sizes for AS auto-x

[Mark Oliverio]

I was wondering what wheel/tire sizes are most sucessful for AS auto-x?

 

[vader86]

the wider the tire the better, but you would want something like Nittos for 'optimum' dry traction

 

[Subdued]

To be competitive you would be looking at Kumho (Victo, V700 or V710's) or Hoosier auto-x compounds. In a hot climate wider is usually better, but if you are running in the North a warm small tire can outperform a larger cold tire. I believe the largest wheel for a C4 in stock class would be a 17x9.5 front and 17.11 rear. I have autocrossed for a couple years and not in a Vette.

 

[froggy47]

Hi Mark,


I autox my LT4 a couple times a month, I'm new at it but have met a lot of nice guys that win at national level & are generous with their insights to this sport. Today a national champ drove mine & gave me a ride in his car.

99.9 of the fast guys run Kumho or Hoosier tires. These are DOT legal but NOT for street use. You'll need 2 sets of wheels. One for race & the other for street.

Having said that, remember that time behind the wheel is more important than the shocks/tires/sway bars or brake pads you install.

Have fun!