13" slicks

[Hatch]

I ran my 205 hoosier slicks a few weeks ago on the autocross track. Even with a large burnout at the end of the lap the tires were cold to the touch. Now my 185 wide slicks will get pretty warm/ almost hot. I think 185 is the best bet for the weight of the festy unless you are drag racing then i have no clue.

I still gripped damn good on the 205 but they never got to temp. It was a cold day and then started to rain. SO maybe mid summer they will work but on a not hot day i think the 185 is better.

Mike, are you running A7s?

[mikemounlio]

Yup that crx looks like what I'm goin for. Sounds like 8"wide is probably reasonable. Either 205 or 225 wide, I've heard a 205 on an 8" wide rim is very stiff - good for autocrossing...

I ran my 205 hoosier slicks a few weeks ago on the autocross track. Even with a large burnout at the end of the lap the tires were cold to the touch. Now my 185 wide slicks will get pretty warm/ almost hot. I think 185 is the best bet for the weight of the festy unless you are drag racing then i have no clue.

I still gripped damn good on the 205 but they never got to temp. It was a cold day and then started to rain. SO maybe mid summer they will work but on a not hot day i think the 185 is better.

[ryanprins13]

Fudge- read through this thread. After the first couple posts the rest of it is all about optimal tire width.

https://fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60335

Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk

[fudge]

I was rereading this thread and I have a question about a wheel/tire setup strictly for autocross. I am planning on buying a set of wheels for autox and I am wondering whats best?
Diameter: 13" 14" 15"?
Width: 6"? thinner, wider?
as for tires I have been taught to believe that 165 is best, but everyone at my events says the widest tire I can fit is the best. I guess thats right if I'm running slicks? I was just wondering what width of tire is optimal? My 165/50/15 stretched on 15x7 made my car feel like it had traction issues at my last event. That could have been driver error or a bunch of things but I was not a fan of how slippery my car was.
This is what I saw that I wanted that made me think of all this. 14x6 wheels that weight 9.3lbs http://www.gomiata.com/kok1tsligr15.html
They are on craigslist for $375

[Hatch]

Yup that crx looks like what I'm goin for. Sounds like 8"wide is probably reasonable. Either 205 or 225 wide, I've heard a 205 on an 8" wide rim is very stiff - good for autocrossing...

[mikemounlio]

I've heard 22x8x13 size slicks talked about before. I'm thinking those fit without modding your fenders.

I will be trying out a 205 60 13 next. I want to feel the difference for myself between the different sizes. Before i make any changes to the suspension i will cut out the sway bar on my aspire beam. See if taking out some of that stiffness help me any.

[Team Lightning]

I've heard 22x8x13 size slicks talked about before. I'm thinking those fit without modding your fenders.

[shorestiva]

13x7 +25ish is pretty much the widest you're going to fit under stock pulled/rolled fenders.

[fudge]

Idk if this is relevant lol. and 13x10 seems super wide to me!

this crx I see at autox has crazy wide wheels/tires and I saw they were 13"

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20046280_1622122294479334_8819259647615517376_n.jpg?oh=4a0140272b87d49711509d6ff3c35b95&oe=5A179EAC

I'm no good source of information but I think 13x10 wouldnt fit unless it had a lot of negative offset.

[mikemounlio]

The main question is what size tire do you want to run. The tire will tell you what rim width to run.

[w4rkry]

A 10" 13 seems like it will be hard to find. Im not sure what mine are. I bought them used. I think they are sentra wheels.

They make tons of dirt track style steelies in 13x10

[w4rkry]

There are some super awesome Vintage JDM wheels that pop up every now and then in 13x10, if you are ever willing to drop the cash

[mikemounlio]

A 10" 13 seems like it will be hard to find. Im not sure what mine are. I bought them used. I think they are sentra wheels.

[Hatch]

If I find a 10" 13 that has the right offset to not require a spacer that'd be ideal! If not, then I'll bump it back to a narrower wheel

[Hatch]

Yup the offset issue is exactly the info I'm looking for - mike, what size are your 13s and what tire size is on em?