We proved years ago that the width of the tire patch was the secret to
success (fast). even with the narrow rims we were forced to use in the 60's
(SCCA) with tires far too wide for that rim the car was so much faster
everyone started doing it. The Goodyear people told me it'd NEVER work.
WRONG . It was funny cause the car would kind of "flop" over on one side or
the other as the turn dictated due to the tire size but the GRIP went up up
up.
----- Original Message -----
From: "mordy dunst/ gasket works" <gasket.works@verizon.net>
To: <fot@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: 50 series tires
>I use the Kumho's 225's on my IRS and they hold quite nicely. I gave
away
> all my 008's. In fact they seem to be better ( read... available and
> inexpensive) than the Yoko's 008's I used to use. They have less sway
and
> are very predictable. Just point the car and stand on the go fast
pedal...
> let the car do the rest. I'm happy.
> Naturally, the rear end gears are adjusted for track configuration as I
> don't dare rev more than 7800. I do use appropriate camber on the
front.
>
> Jacking the car up is a bit tougher as it now sits an inch lower. I
like
> it. You won't be dissapointed - If you have the right gears.
>
> md
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