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| ThePaintedMan |
 Aug 22 2014, 12:13 PM
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Well I continue to learn more every day. I was always under the impression that even track cars have their tires balanced. I specifically remember seeing wheel weights on the rims of GT3 Cup cars at Sebring. But apparently a lot of people think it's a waste of time and energy to balance them since the tire moves on the rim in high-G corners, lock ups, etc. What say you, o 914 racing veterans?
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| ThePaintedMan |
Aug 22 2014, 01:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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Yeah, that's what I think Shane. I think the speeds (or lack thereof) and both lateral/horizontal G's we're going to hit with the car are far less than what's necessary to spin the tire on the rim.
I'll bring them all with me and we can balance them as a "why not?" Can't hurt. I also considered that most of those Cup guys were balancing the rim. After a few stints it's probably built up enough rubber to throw that off anyway, but it's still probably a good idea. Not sure how aggressive those DTCs are, but the graphs that Porterfield shows on the R4-1 pads I'm putting on the car sure look impressive. With just crappy street pads I was braking at the last cone into the hairpin before... I wonder where the braking point will be NOW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| wndsrfr |
Aug 22 2014, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Aug 22 2014, 11:27 AM)  Not sure how aggressive those DTCs are, but the graphs that Porterfield shows on the R4-1 pads I'm putting on the car sure look impressive. With just crappy street pads I was braking at the last cone into the hairpin before... I wonder where the braking point will be NOW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) You're going to LOVE those R4-1's......best stopping power I've had.... |
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ThePaintedMan Balancing tires on a track car Aug 22 2014, 12:13 PM
Jetsetsurfshop No veteran here, but heres what i've learned.
... Aug 22 2014, 01:15 PM Racer Chris I doubt your tires will rotate on the rim with les... Aug 22 2014, 01:56 PM ThePaintedMan Exactly the person I hoped would chime in :) Thank... Aug 22 2014, 02:51 PM carr914 you could go with the Plastic BB balancing method Aug 22 2014, 03:28 PM
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you could go with the Plastic BB balancing method... Aug 22 2014, 08:45 PM Mblizzard Dyna beads? Just ordered some may have a track ap... Aug 22 2014, 03:30 PM campbellcj I have always had mine balanced (wheels+tires). T... Aug 22 2014, 07:10 PM Matt Romanowski Balance the tires and rims. Hoosier makes their be... Aug 24 2014, 12:52 PM brant adding plastic bb's to the inside of a track c... Aug 24 2014, 06:37 PM mepstein
adding plastic bb's to the inside of a track ... Aug 24 2014, 07:23 PM naro914 I always balance wheels with tires on them and it ... Aug 28 2014, 10:38 AM stugray You also have to consider that most of us have som... Aug 28 2014, 01:08 PM |
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