Anybody want to try running on slicks at AtomFest?

[bolus]

Ahhh, the '97 Atom,  what a classic!

Since I'll be driving back to Portland I plan to be very nice to the car over that weekend.  No slicks for me

[nickpoore]

Question.

Where do you buy these tires, and how much do they cost.
Are they a good choice for track-day tires (used in cycles for one day, then stored doe 1-2 months before the next day.)

Thanks.

[twebb]

Nicolas,

Which tires are you referring to?

All tires will get "harder" as they cycle.  If you have a set of dedicated track tires and plan to use them only once a month or so, the best thing to do is take them off of the car and store them in plastic garbage sack in a cool temperature away from direct sunlight.

This will keep them in good shape.

Also, it is best to put one heat cycle into the tires and then let them "rest" for 24 hours before flogging them.  The tires will not perform better, they will perform longer.

Twebb.

[1965Cobra427]

[quote="nicolas"]
Question.

Where do you buy these tires, and how much do they cost.
Are they a good choice for track-day tires (used in cycles for one day, then stored doe 1-2 months before the next day.)

Thanks.
[/quote]

I purchase them from the Tire Rack. If oyu use the Tire Rack link on AtomFest.net, a portion of your price will be contributed to AtomFest. http://www.atomfest.net/links.asp#sponsors

The Hoosiers cost about 197 each for the fronts and $206 each rear in normal Atom sizes.

[nickpoore]

I could not find Hoosier 225/45 R16's for the rear...

[1965Cobra427]

The closest Atom spec tire (to fit non/Dymag wheels) is 225/50/R16 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... r&model=R6

[nickpoore]

I'm guessing that the 225/50 R16's will still fit under the fenders?

[1965Cobra427]

[quote="nicolas"]
I'm guessing that the 225/50 R16's will still fit under the fenders?
[/quote]

They fit very easily under mine which have been extended for clearance. I beleive they will also fit under standard fenders if adjusted to their uppermost position in the slotted mounting bracket. I can check this out on my new car in the next couple of weeks.

[positron]

[quote="1965Cobra427"]
[quote="nicolas"]
I'm guessing that the 225/50 R16's will still fit under the fenders?
[/quote]

They fit very easily under mine which have been extended for clearance. I beleive they will also fit under standard fenders if adjusted to their uppermost position in the slotted mounting bracket. I can check this out on my new car in the next couple of weeks.
[/quote]

As soon as you confirm I'm buying a set.. I'm ready for some cooler day squishy tires... The A0's liked the 105F degree day but the pilot did not..

[Bottoz]

[quote="nicolas"]
I'm guessing that the 225/50 R16's will still fit under the fenders?
[/quote]
I run 225/50-16's on the rear for my DOT R tire. It fits.