Miata Mailing List: January 1998, Message #188
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From: 	Keith Tanner <keith@miata.net>

Subject: DOT-approved vs. race slicks?

Date: 	Fri, 2 Jan 1998 18:45:14 +0000



I'm thinking of entering the local autox competitions seriously next year.

Through various connections, I have the possibility of getting either

Goodyear race slicks for a good price or some Yokohama autox tires in a

205/50-13 size that are DOT legal for a great price.



So, which would be better suited to autocrossing?  I understand the pure

race tires will probably stickier, but may not stand up to the heat cycling

of autocrossing well.  The DOT Yokos are autox tires, and apparantly too

hard for full track use (they were supposed to be used for a Neon-engined

open wheel race series around here).  I'd like the tires to last a whole

season if possible, as I'm not that excited about pouring money into

single-day tires.



It also turns out I might be able to get a good deal on some BBS wheels

too.  Uhoh.



Keith

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