Taking the FiST out for a track day, did it a couple of years ago and thought I try it again. Been autocrossing the car for awhile and In terms of tires I have a lot of USED PAIRS of Falken 660's and my original OEM tires - all on wheels. I'm wondering what I should bring to the track because I don't know how much wear I can expect in several 20 minute sessions and a few time attack runs at the end of the day. I think you all would know better and also can give me a 'yah' or 'nay' on weather I can mix different pairs front and rear. Here are my options all are 215/45 16 (except for choice e)
a) a pair with some barely visible tread on 7 inch wide rims
b) somewhat fairly decent pair on 7 rims
c) absolutely bald pair on 7.5 rims
d) really good pair on 7.5 rims
e) 4 oem summer tires on oem rims
My first thought is to drive there and back on the OEM and pack b) for the fronts figuring I'd wear them out, and d) on the rear, guessing that they won't wear much. I also thought about just keeping the oems on and wear out the tires. I'd like to make a good showing but don't mind being mid pack in Novice. Your thoughts appreciated.
a) a pair with some barely visible tread on 7 inch wide rims
b) somewhat fairly decent pair on 7 rims
c) absolutely bald pair on 7.5 rims
d) really good pair on 7.5 rims
e) 4 oem summer tires on oem rims
My first thought is to drive there and back on the OEM and pack b) for the fronts figuring I'd wear them out, and d) on the rear, guessing that they won't wear much. I also thought about just keeping the oems on and wear out the tires. I'd like to make a good showing but don't mind being mid pack in Novice. Your thoughts appreciated.