Posted March 4, 200520 yr comment_115149 I'm considering a switch to a production class which requires DOT tires, most likely on 15 inch wheels. The only real technical requirement is that it must be DOT, tread pattern is up to the team.My current wheels are 15x9's. I've got four good sets and would like to avoid buying new rims if possible. I'd also like to avoid the $750 price tag that our team currently has to spend on each set of new Goodyear Eagle 10-inch racing slicks (ouch). Maybe DOT's are a bit less expensive?I need a fast, low profile DOT tire that wears reasonably well and is suitable for full road racing at speeds up to 130 mph. Your recommendations are solicited and appreciated very much. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200520 yr comment_115192 Can you get Dunlop tyres in the US? Their DO1J is an excellent R tyre, available in several compounds but 225 is the widest in 15". Which seems to be the situation with Toyo, Kumho and a few others as well. I've got a set of Kumho 225 45 15" on order, they seem to be the only ones available in a 45 profile, 50 seems to be fairly standard. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200520 yr comment_115221 Sopwith, you better check if DOT tires are cheap. Your competitors will be using soft compound shaved DOT tires. Hoosier, BFG, and Goodyear all sell these "rule benders" at a tidy mark-up. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200520 yr Author comment_115245 Yeah, I've been snooping around a little and that's what I'm finding. The only way to get an inexpensive tire is to buy genuine hi-performance street tires, which must then be shaved, plus they have too much tread and they're too hard. Otherwise, its the "DOT racing slicks" which are only about $100 less than the big Eagles we're already using.I wonder if there's a happy medium. Kumho's maybe? Toyos? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200520 yr Author comment_115329 I've done some more homework and I'm looking primarily at three tires:1. Falken Azenis2. Kumho Ecsta V700 3. Hoosier R3S03 The Hoosiers seem like the fastest tire, but it doesn't look like they'll wear very well and they're very expensive. The Kumhos also look good, but I'm tempted to try the Falkens simply because they are such a good buy. Autocrossers give them great reviews, but I wonder how they'll hold up at well over 100 mph on a 2 mile road course? Anyone have any experience with Falkens at those speeds? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 6, 200520 yr comment_115374 No one around here uses the Azenis for anything serious, they are regarded more as a dual purpose tyre, can be used as a daily driver and the occasional track venture. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 6, 200520 yr Author comment_115424 Thanks... that's helpful. Has anyone tried the Falkens at serious speeds for further review? Also, I tried to find Dunlaps and had a really difficult time of it. Their motorcycle tires are available here, but the 15" race tires are tough to find. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 6, 200520 yr comment_115466 Kinda OT, but have you found any of those tires in an appropriate size for a 15x9? I took a quick look and all I could find were 225's... I'd be running 245's or 255's on a 9" rim. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 200520 yr comment_115505 I ended up getting the Kumho V70A faced with the choice, although mine will do some road miles.. The price of £60 each helped me make my decision too as they were on 'special'afterwards I saw this which made me feel I made the right decision too!http://www.kumho-euro.com/news/MS_news050202.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 200520 yr comment_115508 The Toyo are getting a good name of late here in Aus for track work - maybe you could check them out over there.Biker Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 200520 yr Author comment_115518 Kinda OT, but have you found any of those tires in an appropriate size for a 15x9? I took a quick look and all I could find were 225's... I'd be running 245's or 255's on a 9" rim.The manufacturer says that 225's can be run on a 9" rim. I'm sure that's stretching the tire a bit, but apparently it can be done. It might also help put an extra fraction of an inch of rubber on the pavement. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 200520 yr Author comment_115519 The Toyo are getting a good name of late here in Aus for track work - maybe you could check them out over there.BikerDo you have a recommendation on an exact tire model? If not I'll check their site and maybe I can figure it out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/15190-racing-tire-recommendations-please/#findComment-115519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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