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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07
Can't tell if you are sarcastic, but the "Square tires" is just same size tire on all four corners aka, square tire setup. I think sarcasm.
So for those that track, do you all like a Square setup better - and is it just for cost savings cuz they are rotatable?
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You cannot rotate the 1LE tires which has a square size setup. The rear wheels are the same width as ZL1 rears. I never tried but I do not think they would fit the front. I think this was a cost cutting measure on the 1LE to reuse the ZL1 wheels. The tires do look funny so stretched out. The need for different offsets front and rear makes it hard to use the same rims front and rear if you want a wide rim for big tires. I would expect the CA6 to be the same as the 5th gen Camaro.
With skinnier rims you can do it, and in that application it is a cost saving measure. But on the 1LE this was done to build a faster car, not for track savings. People who track their 1LE buy lots of brake pads and tires, besides the $300-500 a day cost of tracking. They can be happy the 1LE can get 25 mpg back and forth to the track. This helps offset the occasional flatbed towing costs. Some 1LE trackers buy a truck and a trailer to help save money on flatbed costs. Expensive hobby.
A square tire setup gets you a more neutral cornering car which means less understeer. This is more fun and faster on the track. A near neutral car is more fun on the street too without the push. But you do need to be more careful in the turns.