quattro digest, Vol 1 #5231 - Was Ricers, now Spetzle

[l.leung at juno.com]

In SCCA Solo 2, in Street Prep, many racers use the smallest
diameter rims/tires that will fit their brakes (SP rules do
NOT allow brake mods other than flex lines and pad/shoe material),
to get gearing weight advantages. So, when availible, you see
(mostly Civics/CRX's) running 13 x 7's and usually Hoosier Autocrossers.
A1 Golfs and early A2 Golfs also tend to run those sizes in SP. In stock, y=
ou MUST run the same size/offset rim as supplied stock with the car, tire s=
ize is open, as long as it fits within the wheel well. Once you go to the h=
igher (prep/mod) classes, rim sizes are limited by specification (best gues=
s is it's based on weight and ability of the car, VERY similar to ITS sizes=
, but generally a bit wider.)

LL - NY




From: "Bob Rossato" <bob.rossato at att.net>
To: "Brett Dikeman" <brett at cloud9.net>, <quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: RE: to all you "ricers" etc
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 09:35:17 -0400

> Cruise the pits at an SCCA race like ITS etc...and take note of all
> the 15" wheels, sometimes smaller.
>
> Brett