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Old 07-26-2007, 04:09 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by iflyadesk

I'm a bit confused on the tires. Are you saying I should run 245s all round, but keep the 7/8.5 wheel staggering? One of the rules for TTC is you are assessed points for the tire width of the widest tire. So, if I had 205/255s, I'd be charged for having 255s. However, if I ran 245s all around, it'd actually be less points than the previous setup.

I was pretty proud of my 1.5 deg neg camber... I guess it needs much more.
1) I am not sure you can fit a 245 on a 7" rim..

2) Running 245's all around will reduce understeer and make the rear a bit more tossable. I know several folks who ran Carerra Lightweight 18" wheels, I believe 8" (possible 8.5", sorry) wide all around, with 245 hoosiers with great effect.

3) Hoosiers and R comps will wear on the outer edges with less than -2.0 degrees. I think Tirerack has a "care and feeding" section for all the top tires. Seeing neg camber of -2.5-5.0 is really where these tires need to be to maximize potential.
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