anyone try sidewall inserts?

[RetroThutmose]

jcocepts sells some little semicircular rubber ring sidewall inserts that you glue to the inside of the wheel to increase sidewall stiffness. Has anyone tried these? i can't find much info about the effects they have on handling. I'm very curious how this might work in an oval race application.

 

[tntpoof]

used Gorilla tape when I raced carpet back in 95(on DDS)..it gave me more traction in corners..never used premade ones b4

 

[9x19]

Nope

 

[bill_delong]

The idea behind the sidewall inserts is to allow you to run a softer compound tire than you normally would to get more grip and the insert will prevent the tire from flexing too much to be less likely to experience a traction roll due to running a softer compound tire.

If you're not traction rolling and need more grip, then no need for inserts for the given compound you're running

 

[RetroThutmose]

The idea behind the sidewall inserts is to allow you to run a softer compound tire than you normally would to get more grip and the insert will prevent the tire from flexing too much to be less likely to experience a traction roll due to running a softer compound tire.

If you're not traction rolling and need more grip, then no need for inserts for the given compound you're running

oh we traction roll all the time.

 

[bill_delong]

oh we traction roll all the time.

in that case, it sounds like the sidewall inserts will be perfect for your needs, also consider running harder foam inserts as well if the sidewall stiffeners don't resolve the traction roll issues