Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
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Re: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
There are definitely pluses and minuses for using wider tyres. Wheel fitment issues aside, there are positive aspects of using wider tyres.
All things being equal, the critics will cite increased tyre weight, higher inertia, rolling mass/resistance, ride comfort, and even change in speedo accuracy....
However, the exact performance is not known for a 225 to 245 increase. Would the 0-100 drop by 0.5 seconds? I think not, though I have no data to prove.
The key benefit of wider tyres is traction, and this should offset any minor setbacks from the negatives, IMO. Straight line and around corners. This requires no explanation. The lesser sidewall flex is another plus, which will increase cornerning ability. Also, wider tyres may decrease braking distances on dry pavement. I think these benefits are undeniably part of "sheer driving pleasure" rather than minimising fuel consumption.
lf37 said:
lf37 said:
There are definitely pluses and minuses for using wider tyres. Wheel fitment issues aside, there are positive aspects of using wider tyres.
All things being equal, the critics will cite increased tyre weight, higher inertia, rolling mass/resistance, ride comfort, and even change in speedo accuracy....
However, the exact performance is not known for a 225 to 245 increase. Would the 0-100 drop by 0.5 seconds? I think not, though I have no data to prove.
The key benefit of wider tyres is traction, and this should offset any minor setbacks from the negatives, IMO. Straight line and around corners. This requires no explanation. The lesser sidewall flex is another plus, which will increase cornerning ability. Also, wider tyres may decrease braking distances on dry pavement. I think these benefits are undeniably part of "sheer driving pleasure" rather than minimising fuel consumption.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Upsize 1 level should be fine. Which is what the TS is doing.
Upsize 1 level should be fine. Which is what the TS is doing.
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id say, after spending that kind of money on a bimmer, dont leave it like an altis. pls abuse and whack the living daylights out of her, and big rims to a bimmer is like C cupper on a babe. Will she complain of it being heavy and affecting her balance?
kenntona;1049082 said:
id say, after spending that kind of money on a bimmer, dont leave it like an altis. pls abuse and whack the living daylights out of her, and big rims to a bimmer is like C cupper on a babe. Will she complain of it being heavy and affecting her balance?
Baby1M
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Also on the extreme side, u saw those power funny RWD cars? Their RWs r wide although their front wheels are similar to bicycle's tyre wide. All about traction.
Thus IMHO, wider tyre over stock is better than smaller/narrower over stock, of course within sensible dimension otherwise will be non-LTA compliant Monster Truck... i meant Monster Car 8)
Show me or rather have u seen the many drags using small tyres? Go look at all the weekend drags in US, Europe, Auz, Jap... and u will realise, the key is also traction i.e. less surface = less tarmac contract = less power to tarmac traction. The initital lost of hundredths of second will be recovered or superceded by the later 'better traction'.lf37;1049073 said:
Also on the extreme side, u saw those power funny RWD cars? Their RWs r wide although their front wheels are similar to bicycle's tyre wide. All about traction.
Thus IMHO, wider tyre over stock is better than smaller/narrower over stock, of course within sensible dimension otherwise will be non-LTA compliant Monster Truck... i meant Monster Car 8)
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JuzMe
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Don't forget most increase width for looks as well. Would go for wider tyres but need to consider weight as well. Eg, recently replaced mine but could have gone for another 10mm wider but that would add 2kg each (affecting unsprung weight) plus also introduce meatier look. Also need to consider ratio to front tyres if tyre setup not square
Don't forget most increase width for looks as well. Would go for wider tyres but need to consider weight as well. Eg, recently replaced mine but could have gone for another 10mm wider but that would add 2kg each (affecting unsprung weight) plus also introduce meatier look. Also need to consider ratio to front tyres if tyre setup not square
