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redsuns3838 · 02-10-2007, 01:30 AM

has anyone ever done any HPDE on ST115s?
Im trying to make it out to a trakc even on march 3rd, (itll be my first) but I dont have the proper wheels for grip racing. nor tires. nor the funds and sources to quickly get those things. So I think Im going to just go and try to learn something out of it on my S115s. I realize theyre not the best tires for grip, but unfortunately I cant fit some wider/stickier tires on my car without body work. Just wondering what everyones thoughts are on this. Do you think it will wear a LOT with a day at the track? or it shouldnt be too bad. They arent by any means new....but have some tread left on them.

car is a S14, SR, about 220whp, and probably will have a 2way diff in by the track day. Wheels: 17x9 +30 17x9.5 +15. tires: ST115 front 225/45 rear 235/45
as you can tell the wheels sit pretty flush and tires are stretched. looks cool for the street but sucky for the track. which is why im planning to sell them after this event.

So I guess the question is- rush to the track, learn whatever I can since seattime is more valuable than anything else, or have a fully prepped car in like another 4-5 months and miss loads of events? whats more important in everyones opinion?

02-10-2007, 01:30 AM	#1
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Going to my first HPDE maybe: thoughts on running on street tires/wheel setup? has anyone ever done any HPDE on ST115s? Im trying to make it out to a trakc even on march 3rd, (itll be my first) but I dont have the proper wheels for grip racing. nor tires. nor the funds and sources to quickly get those things. So I think Im going to just go and try to learn something out of it on my S115s. I realize theyre not the best tires for grip, but unfortunately I cant fit some wider/stickier tires on my car without body work. Just wondering what everyones thoughts are on this. Do you think it will wear a LOT with a day at the track? or it shouldnt be too bad. They arent by any means new....but have some tread left on them. car is a S14, SR, about 220whp, and probably will have a 2way diff in by the track day. Wheels: 17x9 +30 17x9.5 +15. tires: ST115 front 225/45 rear 235/45 as you can tell the wheels sit pretty flush and tires are stretched. looks cool for the street but sucky for the track. which is why im planning to sell them after this event. So I guess the question is- rush to the track, learn whatever I can since seattime is more valuable than anything else, or have a fully prepped car in like another 4-5 months and miss loads of events? whats more important in everyones opinion?