trbmiata Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 That's right, thanks! or GF here in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Not to keep harping on them, but, why 18's?: http://members.cox.net/wrxparts/images/milleniumoncarmacro.jpg They can put together a good power package, both going and stopping, but the details are a bit amiss. Basics in racing world, two things determine wheel size: -Brake Size -Rules You never give yourself more brake than you need, because its unsprung weight and rotating mass. You never give yourself more wheel than you need. You run the smallest wheel that will fit over your brakes, because a bit of sidewall is actually a good thing, especially with a super tight suspension. It reeks of a build-by-numbers car. Big power, big brakes, big wheels, expensive suspension, = Fast right? Not right. If they were to go with 17s and some Hoosiers, I'm sure it would tidy things up in the traction area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I noticed in the video itself, he's running quite a large wheel.. Only thing I can conclude from that is possibly he's running out of gear and needed a taller wheel/tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I noticed in the video itself, he's running quite a large wheel.. Only thing I can conclude from that is possibly he's running out of gear and needed a taller wheel/tire. This is true, but why not a 26.6" tire on a 17" rim? Would probably be cheaper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 This is true, but why not a 26.6" tire on a 17" rim? Would probably be cheaper too. who knows what he was doing. I am on the same bandwagon as you as far as wheel/tire size logic goes. I mean for what it's worth, the guy might not even know better judging by his driving. EDIT* I found out he's using 19x8 wheels for the track.. *smacks head* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 who knows what he was doing. I am on the same bandwagon as you as far as wheel/tire size logic goes. I mean for what it's worth, the guy might not even know better judging by his driving. EDIT* I found out he's using 19x8 wheels for the track.. *smacks head* You gotta have big rims if you want to pick up bitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 EDIT* I found out he's using 19x8 wheels for the track.. *smacks head* Ok, so it's a show car, gotcha. DTM uses big wheels, but they also use ~16" brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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