The "8"" Cantilevers are actually indicated 10" wide (section) and 8.4" tread
width...(in 15") with better selection in the 13" tires which I would run if
going to DP again...this is part of the problem with limiting tire size and
there is a point of diminishing returns with a given rim width anyway.
I ran DP in order to consider running slicks, which I think are better race
tires and from what I can tell (not having run both to compare) should last
longer than the Hoosiers and cost about the same. I was more comfortable with
the DP cars (having autocrossed and road raced many a Sprite, Midget,
Spitfire, etc..)...felt more at home with what look like real production
racers...
I've still got a lot of development to do regardless of which class I
eventually settle on...it is great to have the luxury of running in any of the
three classes I want...
On the other hand, a specified spec tire for a Miata spec (DP) class as
previously suggested it could turn into, might be an interesting idea...
Regards,
Chas
----- Original Message -----
From: SOLOMIATA@aol.com
To: charles@coastalbay.com ; autox@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: Prepared Miata reclassing thoughts
My thought process was that current cantilever tires come in up to a 9"
width on a 7" rim. If the Miata was somehow limited to the 8" cantilevers
then that might help the equalization with other cars.
Of course someone will say that a tire company will make a 9" tire with 8"
printed on the sidewall so they can have the best tire but I doubt a company
will go to such lengths just to sell tires to 20 cars.
Randy
>>Randy, you're right, except limiting tire size isn't done in any of the
classes that I'm aware of...rim size is the limiting factor. Right now at
7"
max width, there are at least a few tires available made to fit the rim
width...I
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