Square tires
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1398368752' post='23128484
Any class rules aside, if you want the most total grip out of the car, you will end up with a staggered fitment, simply because that’s what the stock body makes room for.
Because a square 255 fits under my stock body without rubbing.
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1398299489' post='23127144
I'm not looking to do anything, but thanks for the question. I was just noticing a LOT of people on the S2000 Talk forum talking about installing the same size wheel and tire front and rear. I just couldn't understand why. I auto crossed my car for three seasons with both stock S-O2 tires and Hoosiers with a front Saner bar. I always kept the offset. I never thought it needed more front tire.
I guess I also don't understand the distinction between "grip" and over/understeer. The first is a general characteristic, the second is a specific car's behavior at the limit of the general characteristic. How do you see them as two different things?
I guess I also don't understand the distinction between "grip" and over/understeer. The first is a general characteristic, the second is a specific car's behavior at the limit of the general characteristic. How do you see them as two different things?
If you don't ever get or utilize max grip, then you don't need more.
If you can get more grip (aero is an example) AND you can use it, it will be faster IF the suspension supports it.
Oversteer / understeer is often subjective and easily modifiable. Increasing grip is not.
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That kind of question is limited in scope and breadth to exclude itself from Racing and Competition sub forum.
If you can find a racing or competition class that does NOT allow you to modify alignment, then please PM me and let me know.
Your question is a very non-Racing / Competition question and will move this topic to Wheels and Tires for you.
If you can find a racing or competition class that does NOT allow you to modify alignment, then please PM me and let me know.
Your question is a very non-Racing / Competition question and will move this topic to Wheels and Tires for you.
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I autocross an AP1 with a square 255 setup and no suspension mods
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That kind of question is limited in scope and breadth to exclude itself from Racing and Competition sub forum.
If you can find a racing or competition class that does NOT allow you to modify alignment, then please PM me and let me know.
Your question is a very non-Racing / Competition question and will move this topic to Wheels and Tires for you.
If you can find a racing or competition class that does NOT allow you to modify alignment, then please PM me and let me know.
Your question is a very non-Racing / Competition question and will move this topic to Wheels and Tires for you.
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Is there ever a reason to run square if you're not tracking your car? I ask only because I've potentially got a good deal on some Volk wheels, but they're 17x7.5 all around, running 215s. That's narrower than my AP1 in the rear, at least the tire is. I could probably get new tires in 205 and 225, but that'd be a bit off. The alternative is another set of AP1 wheels running stock size tires, I was just hoping to find something lighter.
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Originally Posted by NotExactly' timestamp='1398699335' post='23133398
Is there ever a reason to run square if you're not tracking your car? I ask only because I've potentially got a good deal on some Volk wheels, but they're 17x7.5 all around, running 215s. That's narrower than my AP1 in the rear, at least the tire is. I could probably get new tires in 205 and 225, but that'd be a bit off. The alternative is another set of AP1 wheels running stock size tires, I was just hoping to find something lighter.