12 replies to this topic

[mini_mezza]

I have a set of weller 10x6 steelies, and was wandering what the best mud and snow tyre to put on is! does anyone run with wellers whilst rallying? 

 

cheers 

[rally1380]

You ain't got much choice really.

 

Maxsport is about the only manufacturer you'll easily get hold of

[mk1coopers]

You could get some SP44's now they are being remade (not cheap though), I would have thought that a 4.5 rim with these tyres would be a better combination for mud and snow than having a wheel as wide as 6J, no doubt Cooperman will be able to add his thoughts as he has the rally experience

http://www.vintagety...-tyre--road--tl

Edited by mk1coopers, 05 March 2014 - 06:45 PM.

[Cooperman]

For rallying on gravel/mud/snow a 145 section tyre on a 4.5" rim is best. For tarmac a 165 section on a 4.5" or 5" seems to work very well. You gain nothing by going wider, but the rim edge sticking out more means it is more likely to get damaged.

Most rally cars use 4.5" Minilite rims as they are strong, give good brake cooling and work well. You can also run them without wheel arch extensions, so one less thing to get broken off.

[Ratkiller]

Cooperman, Can you recommend a road track tire for a 10' wheel...Dunlop or Hoosier maybe?

I currently have Yoko A032R but I'm looking to upgrade.

[GraemeC]

Avon CR6ZZ

[Cooperman]

Avon CR6ZZ

There is your answer.

[GraemeC]

Just don't be put off by the fact they look like cross-plies!

[Cooperman]

Cooperman, Can you recommend a road track tire for a 10' wheel...Dunlop or Hoosier maybe?

I currently have Yoko A032R but I'm looking to upgrade.

I've just seen that you live in San Diego, one of my all-time favourite places.

 

For 10" wheels there are several Dunlop 'sticky' racing tyres available, but to get them to CA would not be easy.

I don't know much about Hoosier, except that they have a good reputation generally.

[mk1coopers]

Just don't be put off by the fact they look like cross-plies!

Or that you have to get a second mortgage to buy them !

[GraemeC]

I don't think they're that bad, for a proper performance tyre. We're just spoilt because our road tyres are so cheap on Minis

[mk1coopers]

I could probably live with the cost if I didn't drive the car to events, sadly until my 6 numbers come up I'm on a budget like (most) of the rest of us, so it's the 32R Yoko's for me

Edited by mk1coopers, 23 March 2014 - 06:45 AM.

[Ratkiller]

This info has been past to me about the Hoosier tires, which are readily available in the US. One thing that brings up a red flag in my mind is that I've been told they are bias ply. I've always associated bias ply as being a super slick hard rubber compound that was used on very early cars, which sucked for traction.

 

 

NEW HOOSIER TD TIRE

ADDED TO “HOTD S” TIRE LINE

LAKEVILLE, IN (June 30, 2010) –In an effort to ensure that Hoosier Tire has a competitive,

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Contact your nearest Hoosier distributor or dealer for price and availability questions, or visit

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Part #     Item             Tread Width       OD         Circ.        Rec.Rim       Measured Rim      Section Width      Weight      MSRP

44391   165 / 70 - 10         5.2”            18.8”       59.0”            5 – 6”             5.5”                           7.3”                    10             $144.00

Edited by Ratkiller, 25 March 2014 - 10:05 PM.