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Old 04-30-2014, 12:51 AM   #2862
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Originally Posted by ayau View Post
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.
Agree, 17" for the track, and buy the lightest weight wheels you can afford. 18" if you like the look on the street and don't care too much about track performance.
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