02SCvette

I'm new to auto-x having run my first event last month on my street tires. Fronts are Michelin Pilot Sports and rears are Nitto DR's. Not exactly an auto-x set up but neither is my Maggie.

So I've gotten bit by the bug and want to run some more appropriate rubber. From what I'm told, wait until next season to try some R compound so for this season, what should I get for my 17" track rims?

If they made Dunlop Star Specs in C5 sizes I'd go that rout but no luck there.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

97C5inSD

Look into Nitto Nto5 or the Kuhmo Ecstas.

Pylons

Kumho Ecsta XS looks like the best bet for wide sizes in 17" diameter

I'd consider trying to find some used R-compounds too

zcobra1

Nitto 555RII's-roadrace- C5-sizes: onlinetires.com : $792 -set of 4....

Zenak

you will get a ton of answers. you need to ask yourself:

1.) budget
2.) street and autox or just autox extra rims
3.) dry or wet?

See this link in the tires section of the most popularly used tires for events.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...e-learned.html

ERND IT

Although I normally run the A6's for autocross, I have successfully used the Nitto NT-05 as a street tire option when I have to drive to a local event to compete. I'm very happy with the way they have performed for me... priced very moderately for my Z06, too

batchman

I think the important thing is getting "matched set" behavior. On a non-Vette I ran DR's with 555-R2s with good, predictable results.

Best,
- Jeff

02SCvette

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I plan on running the tires on my spare set of rims for track days only.

longdaddy

for autocross you want tires that do not need a lot of heat in them to get to optimal traction. hi perf street tires (PS2, NT05, F1 Supercar etc) would probably work best.

There are some DOT r compound and race tires that work OK when cold as well but you would be buying a lot more tire than you would actually use if you are just starting out.

jaa1992

Shoot if you have a spare set of rims ask around if anyone has hoosier A6 or R6 scrubs available.

I like Summito HTR Z's for my street/track tires. I try not to use them on the track but sometimes I can't get my R6's to the track. Its just what I'm comfortable with and they are cheap in 275/40x17

Jason

First season: 4 round black ones. A matched set would be a bonus.

02SCvette

LOL My wife loves that response best!

I was ready to order the Nitto NT-05's but I can't find them in stock.

I've read some great things on the Kumho Ecsta XS and the price is really good so it looks like I'll order a set and try it out.

Thanks again for the tips!