Sized Accordingly – Understanding tire sizes and spring rates
It is important that the proper wheel width be used for a given tire size. Tire companies provide data for each tire they make,...
Tire Preparation Basics
Over the years, my racing team has accused me of being a real pain in the ass. This comes from my dedication to extreme...
Fitting Out a Honda Fit for HPDE
After mulling it over for some time, I decided to buy a Honda Fit for my new daily driver. I’d also thought about the...
Getting a Grip – Examining the elements of tire traction
Tires get more conversation than probably any other item on a racecar, yet they are largely misunderstood. Everyone has theories about how to use...
Wet or Dry, the Toyo Tires R1R Delivers
A few months of driving what was supposed to be my track car on a daily basis had morphed me into a masochist. I...
The How and Why of NASA’s New Super Touring Tire Measurement System
The new Super Touring rules regarding section width came about because NASA tech inspectors were finding numerous tires — not just one brand or...
Track Tire Basics – The selection, care and feeding of racing tires
The fundamentals of racing tire management can be broken down into three areas: pre-event preparation, at the race track and on the track. Whether...
Taking it to The Streets: Hoosier Debuts New Track Attack Pro Tire
It has been a long time since Hoosier Racing Tire announced anything resembling a street tire. To date, Hoosier has only ever offered three...
Tire Testing – Behind the Scenes
What do you, the racer, track day driver or time attack competitor want from a tire? Maximum traction seems to be a good starting...
Setting Air Pressures for HPDE
You made it to your first track day. It is something you have been waiting to do for a long time, and you finally...
