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Old 08-28-2012, 07:21 AM   #2037
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Originally Posted by unknown_370 View Post
Its not that hyundai went with a safer setup. Its that FR-S BRZ went with low grade everyday slim street tires. The hyundai like all the sports cars of the 08-09 intros has wide tire staggered setup on a rigid suspension. FRs people went with standard tires to give some instability for the so-called "fun effect". Put wide tires on the FR-S and you may find similar driving attributes. Same if you put 7 inch wide tires on a gencoupe.
FRs is going for low end fun while all the other sports cars are designed to be driven at the limit from there stock sport pkgs. Im sure over 100mph, the stock FRS wouldn't feel that confidence inspiring vs a gencoupe. Thats the tire suspension setup being focused for different things.
The Genesis coupes tires is pretty slim for its size though. Its not as wide as 370Z. I think the front is 8 inches wide and the rear is 8.5.
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