Evolution Autocrosser's video: The Best Tire for Winning Autocrosses in 2019

Season 2019, Episode 3. Which tire is the best tire for winning autocross in 2019? Wonder no more. In this video, I cover this topic in great depth, show what I'm running, and give advice to new autocrossers. I realize this video is a little long, but there's a lot of content to cover on this topic. 2019 SCCA Solo Rules Available here: https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules STREET CATEGORY (SSR, SS, AS, BS, CS, DS, ES, FS, GS, HS) 13.3 TIRES A. Specifications 1. Minimum UTQG Treadwear Grade of 200. 2. Minimum molded tread depth of 7/32” as specified by the manufacturer. 3. Listed in a current year or prior 2 years of the “Tire Guide®” and/or the “Tread Design Guide®” (www.tireguides.com). 4. US Department of Transportation (DOT) approval. 5. Tires must be designed for highway use on passenger cars. 13.4 WHEELS A. It is the same width as standard and as installed it does not have an offset more than ±7.00 mm (±0.275”) from a standard wheel for the car. The resultant change in track dimensions is allowed. B. Wheel (rim) diameter may be increased or decreased 1” from the standard part. Note: Wheel spacers are permitted provided the resultant combination complies with the offset requirements of this Section. STREET TOURING CATEGORY 14.3 TIRES Tires must meet the eligibility requirements of the Street category with the following additional restrictions: Tires shall have a section width up to and including the following (mm): STR (AWD), STS - 225 STX (AWD), STH (AWD) - 245 STR (2WD) - 255 STU (AWD & 2WD mid- or rear-engine), STX (2WD), STH (2WD) - 265 STU (2WD front-engine) - 285 14.4 WHEELS Any wheels are allowed with widths up to the following width in inches: STR (AWD), STS - 7.5" STX (AWD) - 8.0" STR (2WD), STX, STH - 9.0" STU - 11" STREET PREPARED CATEGORY (SSP, ASP, BSP, CSP, DSP, ESP, FSP) - Limited Body Modifications - DOT R-compound tires 15.3 TIRES - Purpose-built DOT-approved competition tires are allowed - with the exception of Kumho Ecsta W710 15.4 WHEELS A. Wheels of any diameter, width, or offset may be used. STREET MODIFIED CATEGORY (SSM, SM, SMF) - Powertrain Swaps - DOT R-compound tires - Splitter / Wing - Some Weight Reduction 16.1 ALLOWED MODIFICATIONS I. Tires compliant in Street, Street Touring®, or Street Prepared categories are permitted. TireRack Street Tire Comparison Test: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=226 Blip that like button, slam on the subscribe (if you haven't already), and feel free to comment below! FOLLOW ME ON ➥ [INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/evolutionautocrosser/ ➥ [FACEBOOK] https://www.facebook.com/EvolutionAutocrosser/