Just a quick non-technical question, what would be better for a Motorkhana, street tyres or race tyres? I only ask because a mate does Motorkhana's and I wouldn't mind having a shot for a laugh. Given there is no time to warm the tyres up, would (as a general rule) a cold semi-slick race tyre offer more grip than a street tyre? Or can't the answer be generalised? Also, the tyres will be second hand.
Any thoughts? In any case, I will be looking foolish in my FWD lunchbox!
Cheers.
Street Tyres v Race Tyres
Started by
Lukin
, Apr 05 2005 03:58
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McGuire
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Posted 05 April 2005 - 14:09
My question is what in blazes is a motorkhana? 
I will take the etymological leap and assume this activity is similar to what we call autocross, previously known as gymkhana. Slicks will be considerably faster. Here in the states they use special tires for autocrossing which have little tread and very soft compounds but which technically meet the regs for "street tires" in some classes. Cheater slicks if you will.
I will take the etymological leap and assume this activity is similar to what we call autocross, previously known as gymkhana. Slicks will be considerably faster. Here in the states they use special tires for autocrossing which have little tread and very soft compounds but which technically meet the regs for "street tires" in some classes. Cheater slicks if you will.
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Posted 05 April 2005 - 14:38
I'd expect any race tyre to be better than any normal road tyre. But.....
Here in the UK Avon will do you ACB10 in a very soft sprint compound, this is basically the FF1600 control tyre in a road legal 'E' and 'DOT' marked form with a working life of very few miles. Ideal for 'Motorkhana' if I've guessed what that is.
But if you're a beginner I'd leave well alone and learn how to drive this style of event, watch what others are doing, and then mess with tyres etc.
Paul
Here in the UK Avon will do you ACB10 in a very soft sprint compound, this is basically the FF1600 control tyre in a road legal 'E' and 'DOT' marked form with a working life of very few miles. Ideal for 'Motorkhana' if I've guessed what that is.
But if you're a beginner I'd leave well alone and learn how to drive this style of event, watch what others are doing, and then mess with tyres etc.
Paul
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Posted 05 April 2005 - 16:27
I agree with Paul - start out with your current cheap street tires and if you burn them to hell then maybe you need something else. Get your feet wet first and learn a bit before jumping in.
Yes, something resembling slicks will probably be faster for a skilled driver, even though there's no chance at all that you're going to get them up their optimum temperature.
Have fun.
Yes, something resembling slicks will probably be faster for a skilled driver, even though there's no chance at all that you're going to get them up their optimum temperature.
Have fun.
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Posted 06 April 2005 - 02:39
Originally posted by wegmann
I agree with Paul - start out with your current cheap street tires and if you burn them to hell then maybe you need something else. Get your feet wet first and learn a bit before jumping in.
Yes, something resembling slicks will probably be faster for a skilled driver, even though there's no chance at all that you're going to get them up their optimum temperature.
Have fun.
This is the second time in an hour I have agreed with Wegmann.
