Anyone got some tars

Ryan Storzbach · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:08 pm

Looking to either buy a cheap set of 14" tires that are suitable for autox, or at the very least borrow some wheels/tires for this weekends autox.

I picked up that Miata and it has el-garbago Mastercraft tires on it (thought they made boats) and I can't imagine they would do very well at an autox. Worst case scenario I'll run them but figured I would see whats out there....

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 10:01 pm

You can use whichever tars I don't. Meaning if it rains you can use my 13x8 V710's and if it's dry you can use my brand new 205/50/15 Azini's on my stock wheels. I'd recomend using your set if it rains though. :lol:

Edit: it'll cost you a ride or two, maybe alcohol, and how are you a detailing a Miata? j/k, I'll be hapy to help out a former BMW and current Miata driver.

RobLupella · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 10:35 pm

IF it rains he should use the Mastercraft Tires since they make boats. :lol:

HershTapadia · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 11:59 pm

i kinda want it to rain. just for the fact that i have never autoxed in the rain and I think it would be fun. also then i get to see what kind of handling a miata has on four boats O_O.

itd probably be ftd. 4 boats > ?

Aaron Topal · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 2:37 am

Well it it was on boats it would probably just float across the surface into some cones might want to look into acquiring some submarines.

EricWyman · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 7:25 am

HershTapadia wrote:

i kinda want it to rain. just for the fact that i have never autoxed in the rain and I think it would be fun. also then i get to see what kind of handling a miata has on four boats O_O.

itd probably be ftd. 4 boats > ?

The rain would be fun

Gwen Habenicht · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 9:02 am

EricWyman wrote:

HershTapadia wrote:

i kinda want it to rain. just for the fact that i have never autoxed in the rain and I think it would be fun. also then i get to see what kind of handling a miata has on four boats O_O.

itd probably be ftd. 4 boats > ?

The rain would be fun

Bite you tongue! There is no control when you’re hydroplaning! :twisted:

Seriously, I remember thinking the same thing until it actually happened. Everybody wants to know what their control is in the wet. Then you find that aside from the “fun” :whoknows:

of being out of control, if you’re driving and hit standing water you’re in for a ride (not a drive), and if you’re shagging cones you’ll be very busy, not to mention wet! :drowning:

If you seriously want to find your control in the wet, enter the VIR full course track day. They’ll have a wet skid pad. You can have an instructor ride with you.

Sunday, pray for sun.

Gwennie, I've got new V710's and want to use them, Baake

steve remchak · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 9:55 am

ahh the exhuberance of youth, aye Gwen. who else would want to stand in the rain for a worker shift. now if ya'll were serving free adult beverages................. :lol:

HershTapadia · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 11:04 am

Gwen Baake wrote:

EricWyman wrote:

HershTapadia wrote:

i kinda want it to rain. just for the fact that i have never autoxed in the rain and I think it would be fun. also then i get to see what kind of handling a miata has on four boats O_O.

itd probably be ftd. 4 boats > ?

The rain would be fun

Bite you tongue! There is no control when you’re hydroplaning! :twisted:

Seriously, I remember thinking the same thing until it actually happened. Everybody wants to know what their control is in the wet. Then you find that aside from the “fun” :whoknows:

of being out of control, if you’re driving and hit standing water you’re in for a ride (not a drive), and if you’re shagging cones you’ll be very busy, not to mention wet! :drowning:

If you seriously want to find your control in the wet, enter the VIR full course track day. They’ll have a wet skid pad. You can have an instructor ride with you.

Sunday, pray for sun.

Gwennie, I've got new V710's and want to use them, Baake

You are, of course, absolutely right, fair teacher of mine. Unfortunately as much as I want to go to VIR until I have a real job

. That may not be for several years...

I don't really want rain but it would be interesting...

:lol:

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 4:19 pm

It's not as much fun to work the course in the rain. :mrgreen:

Ryan Storzbach · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 5:40 pm

ColinOConnell wrote:

You can use whichever tars I don't. Meaning if it rains you can use my 13x8 V710's and if it's dry you can use my brand new 205/50/15 Azini's on my stock wheels. I'd recomend using your set if it rains though. :lol:

Edit: it'll cost you a ride or two, maybe alcohol, and how are you a detailing a Miata? j/k, I'll be hapy to help out a former BMW and current Miata driver.

Awesome! If it does rain I'll stick with the ol Mastercrafts :wink:

I am actually a pretty good car detailer, can certainly pick up a round or two and actually run my fastest laps with a passenger so take your pick :twisted:

I'll come and find you at the event on Sunday, what color/car number are you?

Thanks!

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

I've got a set of Azenis already mounted on stock wheels that you're more than welcome to use. I think that they all still hold air. Shoe polish is *not* included.
:lol:

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 7:18 pm

You met my kids in Greenville, mine's the Dark Blue Miata with tan top (yellow CSP13 or NOV13), most likely parked next to a black 328i, a black 325is, and a white 325is (probably not with the pink numbers this time)

Ryan Storzbach · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 7:33 pm

Oh ya totally, the pink racing accents were awesome! See ya Sunday :twisted:

Todd Breakey · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 8:13 pm

Once again I feel obliged to offer up my 4 year old Falken Azenis in the desirable RT-215 compound mounted on stock Miata wheels just like Wes'.

Plus you won't have to worry about flat spotting them...they already come complete with flat spot on all four tires!!!!!!!

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