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Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding
@ 86TOYO2k17 Thanks for the suggestions. As for the wheels, for a time I considered going the 16" higher profile tire route but decided to stick with 17 x 8s with moderately sticky (Conti Ext Cont Sport) 225/45 tires. |
Sounds good mate, I never want 'too much' mechanical grip on a car either.
By that I mean having to drive ridiculously hard in order to find the cars' grip limits...its simply not fun or safe, on a public road. (I'm not in a position to make any judgements about track work)
I tend to value a car that is playful at 8/10th's rather than suicidal at 10/10th's.... and is potentially 'catchable' if you are possibly caught out at 10/10th's...
I also happen to think that ultimately, in the real world, its actually a quicker way of getting from 'point A to point B'
My view is that a reasonable sidewall can help a car be fun by having a more progressive transition... sort of letting you know what its thinking of doing next.
Even with nannies off constantly (except ABS) on 16"x 7"s with 225/55 Pirelli P1's and P7's, with its new engine and higher boost, the car is very drivable in the dry. In the wet you do need to concentrate!
Cheers, Lyndon