MSP Tire Tossup for next AutoX.. Thoughts??

[Teamzero]

Guys,
I have a brand new set of Kumho MX's in my garage to replace the bald stock 040's. Question is:

In my Autox next weekend, what do you think would be the better performer? The bald 040's or the fresh MX's?


Thanks!
Chris

 

[funnylittlman]

Khumos are GREAT track tires... I would always place my bet on the new ones

BTW, who's the girl in the avatar?

 

[servoeyes]

hmmm....I honestly just started a-x so the re040s are gonna stay, and then get moved over to my racing rims (hopefully Rishie will get back to me on those.) The RHs are gonna be daily drivers...

In other words...if the Kumhos are going to be your regular tires I wouldn't hurt them in a-x!

 

[rowan]

kill off the 040's. get some mileage on the mx's first to scrub 'em in.

 

[dolphin]

The Kumho MX is a good autocross tire but it needs to be either shaved or scrubed in well. There are a number of threads on the SCCA forum at:
http://www.sccaforums.com/

They have a running debate on which is better the MX or the Azenis. Interesting reading if you are an autocrosser.

 

[Darin]

if you can find them for your size, I doubt any tire which isn't an R compound, can match a Falken Azenis.

 

[OutDriveU]

MX's are way better. Throw them on and youll see what i mean. We just switched to them in STX and they are right up there with the Azenis anf BFG KD's

You will like them i Promise!!

 

[OutDriveU]

BTW the MX's deal with the heat better as well. Over 100 deg the Azenis get greasy where the MX is ok up to 150

 

[Teamzero]

Thanks Guys! I heard lots of good stuff about the MXs so figured I'd give them a try. 1st choice was the Azenis that I ran on my Honda for 2 years. Great tire but no size for the MSP until the spring when the Generation2 Azenis hit the market. One of my friends is sponsored by Falken and is currently running BETA G2's (have not seen his car yet so still a "claim"). but loves them!!

I did hear something about scrubbing in the MX's though. I think I'll leave the bald 040's on then (at least for this weekend) and put my new sneakers on next week. 4 more events after this coming weekend so still plenty of time to play.

Thanks!!

BTW-- The girl in the avatar is my little hottie! Better picture here (girl on right):

http://www.haydu.com/bb.jpg