Does size of tire profiles make a difference in racing?
07-02-2006, 09:29 PM
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Does size of tire profiles make a difference in racing?
Currently I have a 50 series tire profile. I used to have a 45 on my 17's that I used to own and of course a 60 for my stock 15's. If i were to try each of these tire sizes would I really see much of a difference as far as launching is concerned?
07-03-2006, 02:24 PM
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Re: Does size of tire profiles make a difference in racing? (hondaracin24)
for road racing/autox and such you want a small stiff sidewall, for drag you want a soft tall sidewall
07-06-2006, 04:52 AM
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Re: Does size of tire profiles make a difference in racing? (hondaracin24)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaracin24 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Currently I have a 50 series tire profile. I used to have a 45 on my 17's that I used to own and of course a 60 for my stock 15's. If i were to try each of these tire sizes would I really see much of a difference as far as launching is concerned?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes you would notice a huge difference.
Launching on the shorter stiffer sidewalls will give you more wheel hop (45 series, guessing it was a 215/45-17). You do want a softer, taller sidewall for drag.
Yes you would notice a huge difference.
Launching on the shorter stiffer sidewalls will give you more wheel hop (45 series, guessing it was a 215/45-17). You do want a softer, taller sidewall for drag.
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