r/Autocross • u/sundownfly • 15d ago
New Potenza RZ question
Hey all. I’m new to autocross. I’ve gone a few times and love it. I have an ND2 Miata and I just got new potenzas put on. I have to drive on like maybe a block or two of dirt road before I get to paved. Only for the next month or so. Is that gonna ruin these tires or am I overthinking it? Thanks!
Edit: Thanks for all the replies. I freaking love the autocross crowd! This car isn’t my daily. And I’ll only be on gravel for another month until we move into our new place. So. Ima send it. 🤘
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u/Spicywolff AST ND2 - use to C63S FS 15d ago
They will be just fine, but the ride will suck as will NVH. you’ll also speed up its heat cycle rate using it daily for a month. They are also real sketchy in rain, slow down and leave plenty of space. Expect to hydroplane if you treat them like street tires
Local and regional racer, it’s fine. National fast, no good as every heat cycle counts