Tire size suggestions and brand - Page 2

Rory Christianson · 12-29-2012, 11:31 AM

Thanks for all the replies and information that's what I was looking for
Yes sorry L88 with auto combination

Alan Roehrich · 12-29-2012, 12:33 PM

Yep, that's the combination I thought you were going to run, the Hoosier package I suggested should be as fast, consistent, and affordable as any.

Rory Christianson · 12-29-2012, 12:35 PM

Sounds great, thanks for the info Alan
Regards Rory

Alan Roehrich · 12-29-2012, 01:06 PM

I would strongly suggest you run Santhuff shocks on that, as the Corvette is known for violent wheelstands with big powr and good traction, due to the short wheelbase and good engine setback. You need the ultimate in front end control to prevent ugly things from happening. Specifically, you need to not have to "hit" the thing really hard to get it to hook and make the front end work. A lot of shocks have to be hit real hard to work, the Santhuffs do not, they work so smoothly that a 1.3 60' pass feels as soft as a 1.5 60' pass.

Rory Christianson · 12-29-2012, 01:17 PM

Thanks again Alan
I will have a look at that for sure I was leaning towards afco or qa1 I have never used the others before

Bob Pagano · 12-29-2012, 02:23 PM

Qa-1 not good enough, not adj enough

Larry Hill · 12-30-2012, 09:50 AM

The last set of Goodyear radials I took off had 88 runs on them, the secret to long life is a short time in the water. On the Cuda the Goodyears are faster than the CO6 Hoosier. The front tires from Goodyear have very good longevity also.

Support at the track is very good, you can always find help if you need it from Goodyear. I believe Goodyear offers the best value and selection to the racer.

Jim Fitzpatrick · 12-30-2012, 11:18 AM

I second Larry's assessment of the Goodyear Tires and support

Ed Wright · 12-30-2012, 11:55 AM

I agree, Goodyear support is second to none.
They hook at least as hard as anything I ever owned.
They are, however part of my slow down, or bracket mode. My MTs are about 5lbs each lighter, and .04 average slower in 1/4 mile. I think it is the weight difference, as about .03 of that shows up in 60'. Same lights with both sets, so they are a good thing to switch back & forth for class or heads-ups.

12-29-2012, 11:31 AM	#11
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Thanks for all the replies and information that's what I was looking for Yes sorry L88 with auto combination

12-29-2012, 12:33 PM	#12
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,115 Likes: 1,572 Liked 1,829 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Yep, that's the combination I thought you were going to run, the Hoosier package I suggested should be as fast, consistent, and affordable as any. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-29-2012, 12:35 PM	#13
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Sounds great, thanks for the info Alan Regards Rory

12-29-2012, 01:06 PM	#14
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,115 Likes: 1,572 Liked 1,829 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand I would strongly suggest you run Santhuff shocks on that, as the Corvette is known for violent wheelstands with big powr and good traction, due to the short wheelbase and good engine setback. You need the ultimate in front end control to prevent ugly things from happening. Specifically, you need to not have to "hit" the thing really hard to get it to hook and make the front end work. A lot of shocks have to be hit real hard to work, the Santhuffs do not, they work so smoothly that a 1.3 60' pass feels as soft as a 1.5 60' pass. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-29-2012, 01:17 PM	#15
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Thanks again Alan I will have a look at that for sure I was leaning towards afco or qa1 I have never used the others before

12-29-2012, 02:23 PM	#16
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Qa-1 not good enough, not adj enough __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

12-30-2012, 09:50 AM	#17
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,714 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand The last set of Goodyear radials I took off had 88 runs on them, the secret to long life is a short time in the water. On the Cuda the Goodyears are faster than the CO6 Hoosier. The front tires from Goodyear have very good longevity also. Support at the track is very good, you can always find help if you need it from Goodyear. I believe Goodyear offers the best value and selection to the racer. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#18
Jim Fitzpatrick Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand I second Larry's assessment of the Goodyear Tires and support

12-30-2012, 11:55 AM	#19
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand I agree, Goodyear support is second to none. They hook at least as hard as anything I ever owned. They are, however part of my slow down, or bracket mode. My MTs are about 5lbs each lighter, and .04 average slower in 1/4 mile. I think it is the weight difference, as about .03 of that shows up in 60'. Same lights with both sets, so they are a good thing to switch back & forth for class or heads-ups. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA