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Old 04-29-2014, 11:12 PM   #2857
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Originally Posted by jdv14476 View Post
Still debating to go with 18" track tires (read an article about performance increase) or get another set of stock wheels for track tires. Have seen many threads in the members classifieds about stock wheels / tires for sale.
For track tires, 17'' all the way. Wheels are lighter and tires are cheaper. Not sure which article you read that said that upsizing would decrease lap times. Was everything the same (same tire width, same compound, etc)? In terms of tracking, 18" is only needed if you have clearance issues with an aftermarket big brake kit.
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