WJBenGTI
New member
- Location
- Detroit Suburbs
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI 6MT Non-PP
Hi All,
I know that one of the typical GS autocross setups is 245-40-R17 (being stuck with a 7.5" rim), but how does that work on track? I know Tirerack recommends I not exceed 235 on my 17x7.5" rims, but people do it for autocross. I've been told that although this works at an autocross, the pinched tire may actually cause some strange handling characteristics on track. Is this a bunch of BS, or is there any truth to it? I'm looking at the Hankook RS-4's in either 245-40-R17 or 235-45-R17 for use as a daily with a few HPDE's and autocrosses on free weekends. My last tires were 235-45-R17 RE71R's and they seemed to handle fine but it was really the first grippy tire I had on my car and they wore very quickly on track.
Thanks!
I know that one of the typical GS autocross setups is 245-40-R17 (being stuck with a 7.5" rim), but how does that work on track? I know Tirerack recommends I not exceed 235 on my 17x7.5" rims, but people do it for autocross. I've been told that although this works at an autocross, the pinched tire may actually cause some strange handling characteristics on track. Is this a bunch of BS, or is there any truth to it? I'm looking at the Hankook RS-4's in either 245-40-R17 or 235-45-R17 for use as a daily with a few HPDE's and autocrosses on free weekends. My last tires were 235-45-R17 RE71R's and they seemed to handle fine but it was really the first grippy tire I had on my car and they wore very quickly on track.
Thanks!