yellowss7 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Stepped outside to get the mail this morning and Look what I found on my doorstep. :hurray: Now I have to hide them from my wife before she gets home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ha! It seems that whenever tires are delivered, my wife gets home before me. Then she takes perverse pleasure in calling and announcing, “Great news! There are more tires at our garage door. And just in the nick of time, since I know we were running dangerously low.” Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Quick get them to the basement to keep them nice and warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Quick get them to the basement to keep them nice and warm Tom's basement is to nice to put those new tires there for storage as it is a game room and theater and a nice one to boot besides I think his garage is heated and air-conditioned. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Our basement is overrun with tires, piles everywhere and my wife loves to kid me also: "When are you opening your own tire store, etc?" And every financial setback, or windfall is converted into race tire consequences: "Oh, too bad no race tires this month." or, "Look at that money, I can just imagine how many race tires it will buy." Not complaining tho, she is a saint to put up w/this expensive hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Quick get them to the basement to keep them nice and warm Done! They are stacked in the storage room. (Martin,there is a Storage room down there and no, my garage is not airconditioned or heated) It's freezing out there right now. Ahhh, I love the smell of fresh rubber in the morning! Cue the "Ride of the Valkyries"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlez28 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Tire days are happy days! Willing to share the size and manufacturer? I need to educate myself on what tires work for these cars. I hope to see a lot of track time this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Tire days are happy days! Willing to share the size and manufacturer? I need to educate myself on what tires work for these cars. I hope to see a lot of track time this summer! Hoosier bias ply road race slicks. 22.5 x 10 x 13 R25B compound mounted on 13 x 10 inch Kodiak rims. I had used those rims with a slightly smaller circumference hoosier of the same specs when I autoxed. These new ones have a 71 inch circumference vs the 64 inch circumference of the prior sets I ran. This should give me gearing a little closer to what the original Avon CR500's were and therefore hopefully give me a little more speed per RPM. I caculate that it is between 4mph to 11mph more revs in each gear. However the sidewall/profile is noticably taller than the previous set, so hopefully it doesn't affect the handling negatively. Tom Edited February 21, 2013 by yellowss7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Tom, You do know those 13x10s on the front are great for autocrossing but slow you down on the straighs. Right? I didn't know they were cheaper when you order 8 at a time. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Michael, between the barndoor aerodynamics and the clamshells, I don't really think the extra couple of inches in tire width is the major reason I'm slow on the straights. It's most likely because I'm a big chicken and am afraid to put my right foot down hard. :leaving: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It's most likely because I'm a big chicken and am afraid to put my right foot down hard. :nopity: That and having to preserve a mickey mouse engine from destruction (Rover K series). You do not understand the power of the Force. Come over to the dark side - try a Ford engine :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I think we could help you squeeze a new Corvette LT1 motor in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks Karl, and Mike, that's what friends are for. I'm going to concentrate on my (lack of) Driving Skills, this year. I'll bow out of your ever escalating horsepower and carbon war. :jester: I still have plenty of HP for my driving skill level. It's just on the straights where I can't hang with you big dogs. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll bow out of your ever escalating horsepower and carbon war. I dont know what you are talking about? I have not upgraded my engine since it was first delivered from Cosworth UK in 2010 and I have not added any carbon since 2011. Karl is just being competitive with himself and demonstrating the inverse relationship between size of wallet and speed. :jester: I have gone another direction and have upgraded my looks on track. I may not be fastest but I look...:cooldude: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 No competition here! Just trying to compensate for my fears going in to the corners Croc style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Used 90% slicks and new wheels. http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac336/blubarisax/image_zps285679b0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Very Nice, Karl. What size are the wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 They are 8x13 fronts and 9.5x13 rears. If you want a set, I have room in the box for them. They are set to ship from Germany tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 They are 8x13 fronts and 9.5x13 rears. If you want a set, I have room in the box for them. They are set to ship from Germany tomorrow. STOP THAT!!!:smash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hey Box, I hope your craving new wheels and slicks means you are considering joining us this year for our annual 7s at NJMP gathering. Plus I think Mike and I have agreed to sponsor you for a pre 7s gathering track day to give you an opportunity to learn the track with Instruction and at a learning pace. Hope you can find the time to join us. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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