QUOTE (Screech @ Mar 7 2012, 04:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I'm looking for pure racing tires/rims what would be recommended. Right now what I'm thinking is the 225/45ZR13 Hoosier A6 on some 13x8 diamond racing wheels. Remember the car is an 84 Civic with the B20Z, LSD tranny and running in SMF autocross events.
If that is the right rim/tire size to be looking at, what offset would be best?
I know someone was suggesting the Hankook Ventus Z214 C71.
If that is the right rim/tire size to be looking at, what offset would be best?
I know someone was suggesting the Hankook Ventus Z214 C71.
I would recommend using for your application (SMF) a 15x9 or even better, a 15x10 rims with a P275/35ZR-15 Hoosier A6 based on your "powerful" drivetrain setup. You will have to trim the front fenders to do so, but this tire & wheel combo is absolutely awesome in solo events!
If you don't wish to cut your fenders, I would definitely suggest going to 13x9 or 13x8 rim with a 5" backspace and P225/50ZR-13 Hoosier A6. The extra circumference (69.0" vs 65.8") and diameter (21.9" vs 20.9") of the 225/50 tire will help better control the power output of your B20Z and let you stay in 2nd gear a bit longer before having to shift to 3rd under solo racing situations.
Luis
PS
I too, have an SMF in the form of a '91 Honda Civic Si with a "Supercharged" D16A6, LSD and extensive suspension mods.
I am running P275/35ZR-15 A6's on 15x10 wheels. This tire and wheel combination is absolutely the best. I have done a lot of "R & D" in this area to support my findings.