Agreed.......

......but it still would be nice to learn the difference......

 

The size choice was there in the R3s 5 years ago too. Or, does someone believe that the 245/275 sizes were developed only for the R6s?

(and 5 years ago Hoosiers were R4s and R5s).

 

It could also be his preference in driving style.
Maybe the PO liked to drift his car around the corners more or was able to rotate it easier with that combination.
Are you comfortable with that?

 

 

Sure....... but don't forget I am still a rookie.....

 

Hey;

Lower rolling and aerodynamic resistance. Likely higher spring rate (stiffer/shorter sidewall). Lighter weight, particularly of the unsprung variety. He might have liked the balance and/or fell better. The rule of thumb is to use the narrowest tire you can get away with. Wide is just that. It does not necessarily = fast. Also, doing what everyone else does is only good if they really know anything.

 

Don't forget that you have to take the HP/Torque into account.

If you have too much area under the curve, you need those wider tires.

If you could post your dyno sheets, that would really help.

 

Why not try it with both set-ups and see which is best for your driving style. But don't forget Ronnie was one of the best club racers out there, and he really knows how to set up his cars.

 

what is the time he set? it was E in the old system, right?

IIRC, that car has short race gears. Is that right?

 

Do you have a problem with your current set up? If that is what you are accustomed to don't mess with it. You can work into setup changes as you evolve.

 

2001, 1:00.55 in the old E class........

Yes, short gears......

 

I love the set up in MPCS and RA1s, it is just that I haven't used Hoosiers yet.....

 

This is probably the best idea here.







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Paolo have you tried to fit 245/275s under there? I know some run them but I am having rubbing issues with 225/245 as it is.

 

I have and they rub a bit in the front, that is why I am considering going back to the original set up of 225/245 (18"s).....

with my driving skills (rookie) probably won't be able to tell much of a difference between the 2 setups, but at least I will eliminate the rubbing...... just a thought.....