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Old 05-13-2023, 01:24 AM   #1058
genxer
 
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Originally Posted by DaveC113 View Post
Have you guys seen this Tire Rack Vid? Right now the cars generating the highest cornering forces seem to be using relatively small tires. STX class Toyota 86s are getting up to 1.6g running RE71RS in 255 width. An MR2 Spyder is hitting 1.5 with even narrower Stones... CAM cars aren't competitive in this area, is it just that we're too heavy, center of gravity too high, or ?
My BRZ owning brother would say weight first. Even though the engine has to set forward a bit, Subaru did a really good job making a light car. RE71's have been a go-to tire for while. Having a wide stock/allowed wheel is an advantage. I wish the vid was followed up with adjusted pressures.
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