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Old 07-01-2017, 05:54 PM   #459
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Ive never seen anyone using stock size track tires... mostly see 235s. I’ll be on 245s shortly. The car is supercharged so not worried about speed loss due to tires. Basically trying wider AD08s vs narrower 225 R comps since the AD08s last almost twice as long and just as much fun (I’m not competing).

Point is, I disagree that most people stick with stock sizes. Frankly, I don’t really see why tire size is significantly relavent to the Ohlins discussion.

Also, I think in a properly designed street/track suspension, riding on the bump stops is not a big issue. Done right, the bumps stops are providing a progressive spring rate with out the need for compensating damping since rubber is self-damping. Whether one likes a progressive setup is a personal preference. I believe that most street/track kits rely on the progressiveness of the bump stops and/or springs.
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