2010 S2K Challenge Series #3 - Buttonwillow
Originally Posted by kinchu007,Mar 7 2010, 09:26 AM
I think someone should try 18" wheels to see if it really is slower or faster at BW

Call me an Amber Lamps!
Yeah, I used to run 18x9 +55 with 255/35/18's and my times were identical with running 255/40/17's at BW 13cw. Same Federal 595 RSR tires. I tried 275/35/18's on 18x9 rims once at BW and didn't really like the combo... too heavy, bad gearing, and numb steering response due to pinched sidewalls. 265/35/18's on 18x10 will be a different story though.
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Originally Posted by colatkitty,Mar 11 2010, 12:22 PM
Yeah, I used to run 18x9 +55 with 255/35/18's and my times were identical with running 255/40/17's at BW 13cw. Same Federal 595 RSR tires. I tried 275/35/18's on 18x9 rims once at BW and didn't really like the combo... too heavy, bad gearing, and numb steering response due to pinched sidewalls. 265/35/18's on 18x10 will be a different story though.
BTW, registration just opened.
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