I don't know what governing body you are running with so I am going to assume it
is the SCCA or another group that uses their rules. If you are running in a
stock
class you must run factory sized wheels. If you are in Street Prepared you can
run
any size wheel and the other two classes I am not sure. You then have to decide
if
you want to run on strret tires or R-compund tires if you are in stock or Street
Prepared. The R-compound tires are pretty much DOT approved race rubber. The
other
two classes allow you to use any kind of tire you want including slicks. So I
guess the most important thing to do first is check your rules to see what you
can
and want to run. If you have only done two events I wouldn't say you can't go
much
faster without a better wheel/tire combo. You have a lot of driver learning to
do
as it takes quite a bit of seat time to get good in autox. Most people say it is
best to learn on street tires. No matter what tires you are running you will
always be able to "out power" them in a corner and braking.
But, this is all my opinion and others may differ.
Chris Pappathopoulos
Mostrom, Paul wrote:
> Listers,
>
> After my second SCCA Solo-II event, I am most definitely hooked. There are
> still performance items I am addressing, and some suspension changes I am
> considering. I am now in the market for wheels and tires for my Spit for
> this type of racing. I would greatly appreciate any guidance from those of
> you out there that have experience, as to where I can obtain tires and wheels
> for a Spitfire, what brands to look for (or avoid). I don't want to go to
> real cheap, but I also can't spend lots and lots of money. I would be
> interested in good used wheels and or tires if someone has some available,
> contact me off list.
>
> question:
>
> Has anyone put 14" wheels and 50 or 60 series tires on a Spit?
>
> I currently have 185-70 r13 all-season radials on stock (13x4.5) steel wheels
> and believe it or not this '77 Spitfire is performing well enough to out-power
> the tires . I don't think I can get much better times until I get better
> rubber on the road.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Mostrom
> '77 Spitfire 1500
> > '80 Ford F-100 (Triumph Support Vehicle)
> >
> >
> 'Black holes, where God divided by zero......'
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