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Shark_Bait88 · 11-11-2015, 10:04 AM

I never tractionized my tires, hadn't even heard of it, but after a quick Googling it sounds like it kills the tires' life. Probably not ideal since I'm guessing you don't plan on having a 2nd set of winter tires for racing.

I ran on my regular WS-80s last year and did just fine, taking 1st and 2nd in the studless RWD class at the two events we went to with LCSCC.

However, if you do want a 2nd set of winter wheels/tires, I will have a set of Hankook Icebears in 205/55/16 available this week after I swap my new WS80s onto my new set of winter wheels. You know how to get a hold of me.

Doozer · 11-23-2015, 10:25 AM

I used to Icerace in NY and NH. Rubber-to-ice, Menards, home-screws and V-bar chains. All with old Saabs though...NY was "road course" and NH was 1/4mile oval.

All classes are fun. With street tires nothing beats the Blizzak WS series (if no tractionizing)

Friend from Japan came back last year and tried for the first time. BRZ has massive understeer on the ice so beware. He found a snow bank pretty quick and bent the lower control arm.

Check out www.icerace.com . These guys can help with any questions you may have. There was a guy who ran his BRZ for a few years too, hopefully he'll chime in with his thoughts.

If you can drive fast on the ice, you can drive fast anywhere.

stevesnj · 11-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Fricke · 11-24-2015, 04:58 PM

In Sweden we usually by used studed rally tires from rally drivers for cheap,
What's in there eyes is no longer top notch, is plenty of driving left for weekend tracker

But change tires on spot, and don't drive them on the street, because when they get heated, they tend to loosen up around the studs, and when they go at full throttle, they will shoot away like a bullet and ripping right through the fenders.

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Blu-by-U · 12-26-2015, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markw

What is this thing called winter?

It's a period of time, when falling white fluffy stuff causes some of us to live without the joy of driving curvy roads.

Talus1 · 01-02-2016, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-by-U

It's a period of time, when falling white fluffy stuff causes some of us to live without the joy of driving curvy roads.

And others of us to enjoy it even more!

11-11-2015, 10:04 AM	#15
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 1,674 Thanked 865 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I never tractionized my tires, hadn't even heard of it, but after a quick Googling it sounds like it kills the tires' life. Probably not ideal since I'm guessing you don't plan on having a 2nd set of winter tires for racing. I ran on my regular WS-80s last year and did just fine, taking 1st and 2nd in the studless RWD class at the two events we went to with LCSCC. However, if you do want a 2nd set of winter wheels/tires, I will have a set of Hankook Icebears in 205/55/16 available this week after I swap my new WS80s onto my new set of winter wheels. You know how to get a hold of me. __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

11-23-2015, 10:25 AM	#16
Doozer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: gt86...among others Location: edis rehto eht Posts: 110 Thanks: 61 Thanked 176 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used to Icerace in NY and NH. Rubber-to-ice, Menards, home-screws and V-bar chains. All with old Saabs though...NY was "road course" and NH was 1/4mile oval. All classes are fun. With street tires nothing beats the Blizzak WS series (if no tractionizing) Friend from Japan came back last year and tried for the first time. BRZ has massive understeer on the ice so beware. He found a snow bank pretty quick and bent the lower control arm. Check out www.icerace.com . These guys can help with any questions you may have. There was a guy who ran his BRZ for a few years too, hopefully he'll chime in with his thoughts. If you can drive fast on the ice, you can drive fast anywhere. Attached Images __________________ racing gods live deep in corners

11-23-2015, 11:52 AM	#17
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11-24-2015, 04:58 PM	#18
Fricke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Sweden/Söderhamn Posts: 144 Thanks: 34 Thanked 90 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In Sweden we usually by used studed rally tires from rally drivers for cheap, What's in there eyes is no longer top notch, is plenty of driving left for weekend tracker But change tires on spot, and don't drive them on the street, because when they get heated, they tend to loosen up around the studs, and when they go at full throttle, they will shoot away like a bullet and ripping right through the fenders. Bild från http://static.bakeca.it/immagini/2f3...c279127ef1.jpg.

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