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Originally Posted by ZDan
What size tires you on? If on 245/40-17, you might try 235/45-17. Not a huge change, would be like going from 4.1 to 3.97. Small step in the right direction anyway, made a noticeable difference for me at NHMS South Oval last year where I was in same situation as you for both before T1 into the oval, and also before T3. Running reverse stagger 245/40-17 fronts with 235/45-17 rears was a big improvement! This year I was on 245s all around and believe it was costing me a few tenths to half a second  |
Funny you say that. That's exactly how I "solved" the problem. I bumped up to 245/45 and it fixed the problem with the horribly "timing" of the gears.
In about 3 weeks, I'm having a new motor and trans put in, and I suspect the LSD is toast. At this point, it's kind of silly not to throw in a new rear.
If I wasn't replacing everything, I'd stick with the 45 series tire, but I'd rather just get the gearing right and then go the correct sidewall tire. The higher sidewall also raises the car about half an inch. Not good for anything, especially front end grip with the splitter.
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