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Originally Posted by DFW1LE
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Originally Posted by Chevy71
You get a healthy grip with the Hoosier compared to the M/T, but you have to drive them differently. If you drive the M/T like the Hoosier you are probably going to break something lol.
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I think this is an important point. I am not sure tires that work on an A8/A10 cars are right for M6 cars. To eliminate sway maybe a little more PSI would help with the slicks. |
That's what I'm thinking... With the short, computer controlled lower gears and torque converter on the A10 (and even the A8) and lack of the oppressive M6 torque limiter; there's a lot more power available at the launch. Taller tires help keep these from spinning their tires too much. It's the opposite with the ZL1 M6. I need a shorter, wider tire to make more power available at the tree. The evidence is in the 60' times. I'll still probably have to let it spin slightly but I'm sure it'll hook in the power band much sooner with the 26" Hoosiers. I don't doubt there'll be a learning curve going to the slicks but I'm all about learning...
I really don't expect much sidewall flexing, though. The sidewalls are pretty narrow for a slick at this wheel size. I doubt it could be worse than the MTs. I had to pedal it several times when I felt the ass-end wagging on the big end. I'm planning to start the Hoosiers off at 20 PSI cold with 5/8 tank of fuel. If they feel like they're flexing too much down-track I may add a pound or two. If I'm not getting enough traction at the tree I'll add a few gallons of fuel.
Thanks!
--Cal