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12-14-2016, 06:14 PM | #71 |
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So which is faster in 20min. HPDE session, driven by a seasoned intermediate driver (let's say Buttonwillow 13CW 2:05)?
1) 215/45R17 NT01 or equivalent OR 2) 225/45R17 RS3 I believe they both heat cycle out and it is getting cold so getting and maintaining heats in the tires are not so much of a problem. I'm thinking of trying 215 but wanted to know if it is even worth the effort... |
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Nice thread!
Let's say you are constrained between: - 215/45 AD08R on 17x8 or - 225/45 AD08R on 17x7.5 Which one would you choose for hpde? Please, keep in mind that 225/45 on 17x8 isn't possible (not road legal) Thank you! |
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Tire Width?
If you put 225/45/17 on stock wheel, make sure you put some camber in there. & it's better to run tires a little stretched.
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- 225/45 AD08R on 17x7.5 should be faster
- 215/45 AD08R on 17x8 would feel better Depending on experience, you might think the car is sliding from the "floating" feel you would get from a tire that is wide on the wheel (the 225s here) and not push it as hard out of fear, in which case 215 would yield better times. If learning and/or having fun is primary objective instead of lap times for bragging rights, then choose 215. |
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I'm hoping something is getting lost in translation. What kind of rule would keep you from putting that combo on the car and driving on them?
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He's in Italy. Some countries are very strict with tire and wheel sizes.
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225/45's are okay on the car 8" wheels are okay on the car Why would only the pinched/stretched extremes be acceptable? The only thing I can sort of think is if the combo puts the rubber outside the fender. But you'd have that problem with anything on the same 8" wheel. What local law/regulation does the 8"/225 setup actually violate? But to answer the real question. It's an HPDE. The question getting asked means it's not likely to matter significantly. Bolt on whatever and go have fun.
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Thank you everybody for answering my question...especially TrqlessWonder cause i was waiting for someone to point out the crazyness in my request and his post made me laugh a lot Sorry if this is OT but i think you deserve an explanation (and a good laugh about italian rules ) In Italy we must stick to stock tire size, but we can change wheels dimensions as long as they fit under the fender and tire is not stretched (this explain the 1st option, my free choice ) IF we want to use a larger tire we need to choose a tire-wheel combination certified by the wheel manufacturer hence the 2nd, quite illogical, option...courtesy of OZ Back in topic, given your information i think i'd stick with the first option. Correct me if i'm wrong but to me a floaty sensation means that a taller sidewall and a smaller wheel allow more slip angle if driven correctly (and i like that in 2nd or fast 3rd gear turn), but when i'm going fast (4th-5th gear) i believe what i want is the best feeling possible and i believe this is achieved only with the first opion, am i right? |
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Fuji Speedway
The fastest setup at Fuji Speedway is 265/35r18, on 9.5J rims, with 5.1 final-ratio and close-ratio 6th. We use Kumho V70a K61 compounds, and have low-drag GT-wings (e.g. pro-composite). We have no PWR... just headers and intakes.
I run 245/40r17 on 9J rims, with 4.8 final-ratio and stock 6th, to manage costs... for now. It is about 0.5sec to 1.0sec slower compared to the fastest setup. Once you start to really push, 265/35r18 is the fastest setup even on a high-speed track like Fuji Speedway. |
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