competition tire source and size

[don911]

Sorry, more tire questions but I didn't find anything on a search.

I just picked up some 8x16 fuchs for track use only.(7" fronts to come later)
I looked on tire rack for competition tires but the selection seems to be thin for 16" tires. Anyone have a source for more options on track/competition tires?
Also, has anyone put 225/50 (front) and 245/45 (rear) tires on a carrera? My car is lowered and has rolled front lips. Would a 225/245 set up be an advantage at the track or is the 205/225 set up just as good?

Thanks,

[83930]

I run 225/50/16 on front and 245/45/16 on rear of my 930. The PO had lowered the car and it handled like s*** so I put it back to european stock( it is an 83 model) when lowered the left front rubbed on the windsheild washer bottle in the front fender well,but dosn't now. I think I will install 245/50/16 on rear next set to help fill the well up and to get speedo to read closer to actual speed.I get my street tires from e-tire online.They have a pretty good selection and free shipping.

[orbmedia]

On a Carrera with 7's and 8's x 16" Fuchs you should run 225F and 245R. Tirerack usually stocks Kumhos and Hoosiers in these sizes which are your best choices for competition DOT tires for your car.

[Jack Olsen]

I've been happy with Toyo Proxes RA-1s in 205 and 245 on my 7s and 8s. Tirerack doesn't carry them, but I've gotten them through Treadepot.com. I've been told they last a little longer than the Kumhos or the Hoosiers. But keep in mind, a set is good for maybe three or four track weekends. It gets expensive.