traction question

[kmack]

None what so ever. I'm running 6-spoke ZX wheels (14 x 6), the car is lowered about 3/4" and I have no problems.

I had a set of 14x7 rims with 215/60's on the car before it was lowered and had no problems then either.

[texasz]

It has been said in this thread that the Azenis are a very good autocross tire for dry days. However, what is equal to them for wet days?

[santamaus]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Sport+A2

I've had these on my Z for a while, and I'm pretty happy with them. They're nice and soft, and get pretty good traction. Wet traction isn't bad, when it gets really cold out, and the rubber hardens up they aren't so good, but I haven't found a tire that really likes it when it's below freezing.

They are also pretty inexpensive. Definitely worth checking out. I got them originally because they were one of the very few performance tires available in 195/70/14s.

I believe the treadwear isn't that great, but since you should replace the rubber before it gets hard, and they're inexpensive anyway, it's not really a problem. Compare with high performance motorcycle rubber, and you'll feel like you're stealing them!

Anyway, give 'em a go!

Chris

PS... looked around a little on tire rack, read this page:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Winter+Sport+M3

Don't fit the 14" rims, but they make them for 15"s and up. No experience with them, but they sound pretty nifty!

[texasz]

Does nobody else have any input on what tires are good for autocroxing when it's wet out? I'd like as many people's experience as possible.