New track tires needed

[RalphieViper]

Has anyone tried the new kuhmo's competition tire (ecsta v710)? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.



Ralph

 

[Rich Wesorick]

I have not, but they are getting pretty good reviews.

http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/23/859.html

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

If you run Viper Days you must run Michelins.

 

[JGarrett]

They are only avail in 335s for 17 inch wheels right now.

Cheers,
Jim

 

[FrankBarba]

If you don't run Viper Days you can run any tire you want, except for maybe slicks.....

 

[2002_Viper_GTS_ACR]

Viper days you can run ANY reasonable/legal tire, as long as your not competing for prize money. I used to run Pirelli's and Tom Sessions knew it, and said no problem. I mean lets not be stupid, and think ET Streets and skinnies would make it on the track, or BFG's but anything thats a good street tire, or road course tire/autocross, I think is more then welcome. Last I remember, I have to PAY to race at viper days. Cant see how they can FORCE me to run a particular brand, when I have to pay to play.

So since Tom is my personal Viper Tech, AND Viper Tech for Viper Days. I think I'll take his word for it.



Feel free to spam me.

Jon

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Ok I stand corrected. You can run whatever tire you want in Viperdays however your time will not be counted. At least that's the way I understand it since Michelin is a sponsor of ViperDays.

 

[RalphieViper]

I'm going to give them a try. Thanks

Saving $200 a set ain't that bad either. That guy on the SCCA forum seemed to like them.

 

[Tomcat]

Viper Days will allow any DOT tire. The only issue would be you would not be in the running for a trophy if you have the 1-3rd fastest time in your group.

 

[Skip at Viper Days]

May we clear up this tire issue.
Michelin is the Sponsor of the Challenge series and anyone interested in running in the series MUST run a Michelin product.
If you chose to run another product you are welcome but you will not be in the in the running for a trophy or points towards Finals.
The new Michelin tires are awesome and wear well.
Hope this clears up this issue!

 

[iispms]

I have a set of Roadrace Hoosiers mounted on Forge line wheels that I might be willing to sell. They only have one track day on them.

The fronts are 17 x 10 and rears 17 x 12.

Let me know if you are interested.

Chip

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Chip, I'm interested in the Hoosiers. I have 17 inch Forgelines so I would only need the tire.