Toebra wrote: Thank you, American Bar Association.
More like "thank you, stancebros". They probably got sick of trying to get a 185/60-15 to seat on a 15x9 wheel, so they made a policy of not doing that. Where better to draw the line for such a policy than the tire manufacturer's rim width specs?
If you're looking for r-comps Hoosier has the solution for a 9" wheel- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hoosier&tireModel=A7&partnum=44ZR5A7&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
I'm tempted to try these with my 8.25" wheels. Not ideal, but fall within range.
Maxxis also makes the RC-1 and an upcoming street tire in the 245/40-15 size. Of course, I'd put them on a 10" wheel...
Keith Tanner wrote: Maxxis also makes the RC-1 and an upcoming street tire in the 245/40-15 size. Of course, I'd put them on a 10" wheel...
I saw the press release on those. Have you heard any word on when they'll be available?
I'm trying to kick my purple crack habit. Would love to run a wide/sticky(ish) tire that I could drive to the track.
The Hoff wrote: If you're looking for r-comps Hoosier has the solution for a 9" wheel- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hoosier&tireModel=A7&partnum=44ZR5A7&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes I'm tempted to try these with my 8.25" wheels. Not ideal, but fall within range.
Yeah, A7s are awesome, but that's about my budget for tires and wheels... which is why I bought used Runoffs qualifiers.
The RC-1 is available now directly from Maxxis. I don't think they sell via distributors.
According to Emilio at 949, the 245 RC-1 on a 10" wheel has about the same grip but much longer life than a 225 Toyo RR on a 9" wheel. But they won't go under my fenders without a fight.
I had an opportunity to buy some 15x10 diamond steelies for cheap recently. I didn't go for them because the Hoosier 275-35-15 was the ONLY tire on the market (street of r-comp) that would fit them. Didn't want to lock in that size because that's stupid money. Now Hoosier and Maxxis offer the 245, which would work just fine on a 10".
Knurled wrote: More like "thank you, stancebros". They probably got sick of trying to get a 185/60-15 to seat on a 15x9 wheel, so they made a policy of not doing that. Where better to draw the line for such a policy than the tire manufacturer's rim width specs?
Um, no, I think you may have missed the thread surrounding my post.
We are not talking about foolish things that degrade performance. "CYA" is probably not a reference to something being difficult; rather, refers to ill advised, as in advised by counsel
In reply to Toebra:
From a shop standpoint, cutting out BS work that ends up costing you money from hassle and frustration is also important. This is why we generally discourage installing customer supplied parts, for example. That way there is no telephone game if/when the the parts are wrong or damaged or if they fail in the part's warranty period if it exists.
From a standpoint of moving work through the building, keep moving, no screwing around with weird stuff, use the tire recommendations set by the manufacturer as the go/no-go gauge. It is logical and easy to stand behind.
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