Tire question to the A/X people - I’m slipping away, what’s your favorite tire for handling/grip on AX?? and any other set up advice Options

[DRPHIL914]

After having a bit of fun at my first local PCA AX here in Atlanta,
I realize that I definitely need better tires than my Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. I was only 2 seconds behind a very nice 1976 911 and a 1979/80 SC 911, but cold have done better with better tires and a bit more camber and toe adjustment i think.

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i’m looking for advice on tires and my track adjustment . i’m running 205/55-16 6” up front and 7” in rear, stock sway bar rear and front with Tarett front drop links.
motor i think ran well, 3 year old 2056 build with stock he and Ben’s muffler.


Thanks for the help.

Phil

[emerygt350]

I autocrossed on firehawks for years and recently put some general gmax on there. The Firehawk is a terrible terrible tire. You would do better with nearly anything else. At your level (assumption) technique is really going to pay off more than super tires. Take a look at the tire rack testing and you will see less expensive and longer lasting tires with only a slightly worse time than the very highest ranked tire. If you drive the car and don't want to be swapping tires on race day, find some that have a little better tread wear rating than the true autocross tires. Those super soft tires are also susceptible to freezing temperatures. I think high 200 low 300 is ok for dual use.

[JOEPROPER]

I autocrossed on firehawks for years and recently put some general gmax on there. The Firehawk is a terrible terrible tire. You would do better with nearly anything else. At your level (assumption) technique is really going to pay off more than super tires. Take a look at the tire rack testing and you will see less expensive and longer lasting tires with only a slightly worse time than the very highest ranked tire. If you drive the car and don't want to be swapping tires on race day, find some that have a little better tread wear rating than the true autocross tires. Those super soft tires are also susceptible to freezing temperatures. I think high 200 low 300 is ok for dual use.

What didn't you like about Firehawks? And why did you run them for so long?