2018 86Cup & GTRadial

[mixxxx]

Originally Posted by Hades

Actually, that's one thing I'm curious about. Where do I buy these tires? Looks like tirerack doesn't stock them. Looks like simpletire has them for ~$80 for 215s, is that a good source?

simpletire will be the cheapest source for gt radials sx2 and hpy.
prices have increased a bit because 86cup peeps found out about the ridiculous prices

[mixxxx]

Originally Posted by Hades

Hello,

I'm interested in participating in the 86cup for the 2018 year. However, I'm struggling with the points calculator. From what I understand, Stock class is 0.5 points, and I'm planning on getting wheels which are 0.5 points already. I also have a tune, which counts as another 0.5 points. What I really want is to either get a header or trailer + e85, which would be either another 0.25 or 0.5 points. All this adds up to 1.25 - 1.5 points, which puts me outside the stock class.

What I'm getting at, is that I need to take a penalty on tires to remain in stock class (since coilovers are out of the budget, and the only competitive/reasonable way for me to run in Street). I noticed that the GTRadial are sponsors for the 2017 86cup, which leads me to the following questions:

1) Which tires should I run? I've heard that GTRadial SX2 are -1 points, but this doesn't sound quite right to me since they are TW 200. I do know GTRadial has another tire at TW300, but I'm wondering if I'd be better running something like continental extreme contact sport?

2) Are GTRadial still sponsors for 2018? Do we still get 1 free tire for every 10 points?

Thank you for reading my post. My main requirements are to stay in a reasonable budget (<$5000), make a little power (I'm satisfied with my current OFT + e85 combo), and be fairly competitive (shot at running place 1-2 assuming driver mod).

Official 2018 Rules have been released and the calculator has been updated to reflect the new rules. https://www.86cup.us/calculator/

Full schedule has also been released https://www.86cup.us/schedule/

GT Radial will continue to be our primary sponsor for 2018 and we'll have an improved contingency program (free tires and cash prizes). Details will be released very soon as GT Radial goes thru their approval process.

[TofuJoe]

Originally Posted by Hades

Actually, that's one thing I'm curious about. Where do I buy these tires? Looks like tirerack doesn't stock them. Looks like simpletire has them for ~$80 for 215s, is that a good source?

Make sure to pay attention to manufacturing dates. A lot of us got tires last year that were manufactured in 2013 or 2014.

If you're planning to do a bunch of track days and burn up the tires pretty quick, this may not be a big deal. If you only track occasionally and want the tires to last a while longer, then good to keep an eye on this detail.

[Hades]

I just ordered 4 SX2 from simpletire, we'll see how it goes. I haven't ever ordered tires online before, but so far it looks like it is going to be a *lot* cheaper than discount tire even.

Thanks for the help, guys.

[the new guy]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Adjustments to the static wheel alignment allows for a better utilization of tire. Anything done to suspension is to purely to extract the potential from the tire. You can follow up with @CSG Mike on this or you can PM me if he is busy. Hope you can come out to the 86CUP events soon!

Just got my first set of SX2 and was looking for some initial tire pressure settings before my event in a couple of weeks, Ill be running -3 up front.

Also, eBay has them cheaper than simple tire!

[86league]

Originally Posted by Hades

I just ordered 4 SX2 from simpletire, we'll see how it goes. I haven't ever ordered tires online before, but so far it looks like it is going to be a *lot* cheaper than discount tire even.

Thanks for the help, guys.

Originally Posted by the new guy

Just got my first set of SX2 and was looking for some initial tire pressure settings before my event in a couple of weeks, Ill be running -3 up front.

Also, eBay has them cheaper than simple tire!

Would you guys mind posting what your manufacture date for your SX2's are?

My first set from simple tire was manufactured in the 44th week of 2015, my more recent set (tires-easy) was 04th week of 15. Several places that used to carry them are out of stock, and sizes seem to be very limited. Wondering if it's just the 86Cup buying up all the available stock or if something else is going on...

Thanks.

[Hades]

Originally Posted by 86league

Would you guys mind posting what your manufacture date for your SX2's are?

My first set from simple tire was manufactured in the 44th week of 2015, my more recent set (tires-easy) was 04th week of 15. Several places that used to carry them are out of stock, and sizes seem to be very limited. Wondering if it's just the 86Cup buying up all the available stock or if something else is going on...

Thanks.

That's...discouraging. Not sure how to check that, but if I figure out I'll let you know.

Anybody know where to find these tires reliably?? No places locally have them in stock

EDIT: Looks like 3 of my tires are from '15 and 4th is from '14. My tires are over 3 years old - that kinda sucks. Grip seems OK though.

[CSG Mike]

I suspect it's a combination of 86CUP buying them up, and a lot of people learning/hearing about the tire and wanting a fantastic learning tire that has a really, really long life.

The SX2 has displaced my previous recommendation for a learning tire, which was the RE11. The SX2 is superior in communication and grip, and costs less.

The only downside is the SX2 has more road noise than the RE11, but the RE11 is exceptionally quiet. A Federal is still way louder than the SX2.

[Hades]

Yea, I agree with you there. The SX2 has a phenomenal combination of grip & communication.

[the new guy]

Mine shows a build date of 0415.

[treedodger]

I ordered 4 from simpletire.com at the end of Jan, for $73/ea, mfg date: '15.

https://simpletire.com/gt-radial-215...andon+48+Hour#

[juliog]

The official GT Radial sponsorship information for SoCal 86CUP is here:
https://www.86cup.us/gtradial/

Tire contingency for other regions is the same. Cash prizes are only SoCal and NorCal.

[86league]

Originally Posted by treedodger

I ordered 4 from simpletire.com at the end of Jan, for $73/ea, mfg date: '15.

Friend just got a set from tires-easy : 37th week of 2013 - 4.5 years old...

[juliog]

If you are participating in 86CUP, you can get a really good deal on tires direct from GT Radial. Check my link above or ask on our Facebook group for details.