how much of a difference is there?

6/10/2006 4:12:55 AM

if its going on a import, nothing

6/10/2006 4:39:07 AM

http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/r-tires.htm
http://europeancarweb.com/tech/0408ec_performance_tire_guide_r_compounds/

[Edited on June 10, 2006 at 6:42 AM. Reason : ]

6/10/2006 6:40:49 AM

well the more sidewall you have means the less air you can run which mean the more wrinkle the side wall is allowed. import or not

6/10/2006 3:34:45 PM

what i'm wondering is will low profile drag radials be able to handle very well or would the be all balloony

6/10/2006 3:42:17 PM

the difference is in the sidewalls. for track events, you run high air pressures in your tires for less sidewall flex for better traction. in drag racing, you run low air pressures for more off-line traction. so the tires would be designed for their application. ex: i could have almost no air pressure in my R-compound track slicks but the sidewalls would still be straight i.e. the tire wouldn't even look flat. you probably could use the either tire for your event since it would still be better than street tires but if you're gonna buy a set of slicks, then buy the ones you need. i do know of a business in wisconsin that sells slightly used r-compound tires pretty cheap. he gets them from pro racers after they've been used one, maybe two track events. i have bought several sets from him and they all lasted a season of autocrossing. i can find the number if you're interested.

6/10/2006 4:35:31 PM