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Old 02-25-2022, 04:47 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by timurrrr View Post
The benefits of running a wider track are objective/measurable, but also small.
The downsides or change in steering feel are subjective.

What's best is thus subjective.

Most people won't actually notice the increased levels of grip, but neither will they notice the change in steering feel from widening the track by just a few mm. They might start noticing at +10mm per side or so.
This is very true - I went from the stock +48 ET to +35 ET, and the difference was very noticeable from the moment I pulled out of my parking spot - the car felt comparatively numb. I actually regretted it almost immediately (despite the better looks and grip).
A more conservative shift (like going to +43ET) would probably give you the grip benefits of wider tires, while also maintaining more steering feel.
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