Wet Tires

[DocB]

I need to get a set pretty quick and haven't found that much info on comparisons.
What works well?
What's the latest and greatest?
And, is a tread width change recommended from the dry tires?

TIA.

 

[WPBcobra]

I used hoosier rains last year and they worked great.
as far as width i ran 245s

 

[gcassidy]

I think if you can afford Hoosier rains, they're the best. I used full tread RA1's, 255s on 8" wheels, because that's what I had. They were OK, not great.

 

[David Hester]

Hoosier rains are great. The best tire I ever used isn't available, but Dirt Stockers worked as well as their dedicated rains, and were much cheaper.
I was only 3-4 seconds slower in a steady rain on them at Roebling Road than on shaved Victoracers in the dry, the same weekend. They didn't seem to slip anywhere, till it started drying. They went away pretty quickly and corded in just a few laps.

I used full tread Kumho Victoracers years ago. Nothing great, but never fell off a wet track.

I found a 255-50 wet worked better than a 255-45. We used 8X16 rims for everything in A/Sedan. You want a little softer suspension in the rain, and a tad more sidewall give isn't a bad thing.

 

[TXPD]

what are you using the wets for? racing? tracking?

 

[DocB]

Tracking and racing.
I would like to get one set for now and don't mind if they cost a little more or wear faster.
Hospital bills add up pretty quick.

I will consider the Hoosiers.

245-255 better that 265-275?

 

[David Hester]

Rains are something you have, but may not use but once or twice a year. I keep mine in garbage bags to protect from light and ozone.
You want the tires to cut through the water, not ride on time, so yes, I usually go for the narrower tire that will fit the rim.
BTW I hate racing in the rain. No wipers on my car. RainX works fairly well.

 

[WPBcobra]

here are set on NASA forum. they are 245/45/17. That is what size i used on my mustang last year and loved them in the rain
nasaforums.com • View topic - Hoosier Rains HWET 245/45/17

 

[DocB]

Thanks for the link. Looking for 18s, though.
Leads appreciated.