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Re: Best wheel/tire combo for the track? (archive)
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Posted by john v on August 26, 2001 at 00:03:12:

In Reply to: Re: Best wheel/tire combo for the track? posted by johnh on August 23, 2001 at 15:27:10:


bigger tire theoretically gives better lateral grip. it also creates more drag on straights, probably not a factor unless you're racing. bigger also means slicker in the wet. i've been using stock 225/50/16 for years... presently toyo RA1... which is a good track tire with reasonable wear and plenty stick unless you're into serious competition. you can probably find a 245 17" tire that will work if you feel you need more lateral grip.

I have used Yokohama aoo8`s(junk) BFG R1 very predicable, good wear. BFG G FORCE hated them, can feel greasy. My favorite by far are Goodyear GS-CS,tenaciuos grip, great turn in pretty good wear. These tires work very well on our cars. All tires were run stock size. 225/50/16


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