I've been pleased with the performance of Hoosier Autocrosser bias ply and
Hoosier A3S03 radial autocross tires, in sizes 245/45/15 and 225/45/15
respectively. Both will fit under stock late front fenders if you fold the
"lip" under, and fit under rear fenders with 1" flare using 15x9 wheels with
5" backside spacing. These, like most AX tires, are not cheap, ~150 each
plus shipping. I usually get between 120 and 130 runs from a set before they
cord, and at least 100 runs before any really noticeable loss of grip.
I'm less picky about my street tires, since I don't put many street miles on
the car. I found Pirelli P700Z's in 205/50/15 at The Tire Rack
www.tirerack.com on clearance for about $60 each. Great tire, especially for
the price. They work well on my '81 ZX turbo wheels, 15x6, and will fit
under stock fenders. Too bad mine will probably dry-rot before I wear 'em
out!
In the past I've run 14x6 with 205/60/14 Yokohama A008RS2, they worked well,
but not even close to the Hoosiers.
Rob Robinson
CSP 67 2000
Roanoke, Va
-----Original Message-----
From: pshirley <pshirley@micron.net>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 12:19 AM
Subject: Wheels and tires
>I'm looking for a set of 14" or 15" alloy/aluminum wheels for my 69
>roadster. If you have some for sale, send me an email with a
>description, size and condition.
>
>There have been several emails on 15" wheels. What about sticking with
>14" wheels with low profile(maybe 50s) for auto-x. Is the big draw back
>availability of 14" tires? Will 50 series tires on 14" rims lower my
>overall gear ratio too much for around town driving?
>
>Whats the hot setup for auto-x/street tires? Any favorites? I was told
>the Toyo RA1s were a good way to go.
>Kind of spendy @ $125 a tire installed.
>
>thx Paul
>
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