Tire setup question
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From: High Desert, CA
Car: 90 RS / 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TBI / 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4 / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 / 3.08
Tire setup question
Here is the setup: F(7") = 235/60/15 : R(8") = 255/60/15
Do you give up any handling with this kind of setup? Does it drive the same as a same size wheel/tire setup? I'm asking for opinions from people who have or have had this setup. I just got this setup and it feels odd to me...
Thanks!
Do you give up any handling with this kind of setup? Does it drive the same as a same size wheel/tire setup? I'm asking for opinions from people who have or have had this setup. I just got this setup and it feels odd to me...
Thanks!
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From: LA
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: Holley MPFI, AFR 195, Hot Cam=375HP
Transmission: T-56
I have 255s all they way around and I'm not thrilled about the traction the front of my car has. I certainly wouldn't want to give up any rubber there. You might be able to adjust for with mods (solid strut braces, STB, shocks) but stock strut suspension is pretty weak.
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From: High Desert, CA
Car: 90 RS / 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TBI / 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4 / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 / 3.08
I figured out why it felt odd... The tires I got suck! The sidewall is not made for this kind of setup on this car. I went around a corner that my old bald tires could even still take and these tires swayed so much, I was riding on the sidewall about 2.5 inches. I'm going to try bfg t/a tomorrow... 245/60...
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