Thread: Tire Width?
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Old 01-09-2017, 05:11 PM   #73
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Originally Posted by Speedy Nick View Post
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...
the extra 10mm of the RS3 wouldn't even come close to offsetting the greater performance from the NT01.
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