914 Widebody Track Tire Advice
 

I picked up a new track toy recently. 3.0L, Sheridan body. I got it on the track once while home on leave. I love it. 3rd Pcar (944, 3.2 911), 1st 914. My dad always raved about his 72 914-6 that he bought new. The previous owner of this car ran Khumo V710 265/45R16 on 16x10 wheels. He said they were a good compromise of grip, price and longevity. I just ordered some of the last V710 and W710s in the US. Khumo says they aren't bringing anymore into the country in the near future. After I run through this set, I'll need to switch to another tire.

R6s come in 275/45R16. I really don't want to go down the $500/tire slicks yet.

I'm still only doing DEs. Not wanting to buy 8 new rims to go to 17in, what do guys running similar setups recommend?

I'm in the middle east right now, but I'll be back in a month and will be able measure clearances. I'm just looking for some quick advice.

James

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Hoosier Bias ply slicks are priced similar to their A/R 6s. Radial slicks are about 100 bucks a pop more. I ran 22.5 X 10 X 16 R35s They list at about 280 a pop. R45/55 are available, IIRC.

Good car color.:D .......
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Nice looking car, congrats!

You may also check into the Toyo RA1. Finding tire sizes in the smaller diameters is getting more challenging. If/when you get into competition events the Hoosier R6 is generally considered the way to go for ultimate performance, barring actual race slicks, but you certainly pay the price.

Thanks for the input. That's the kind of stuff I was looking for!

Slicks are VERY scarce in 17"
Stay with 15's 16"

John Berget for really good take off's which are perfect for lapping / DE

i like that car color too
 

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