Opinions wanted: Handling changes, if I |
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Opinions wanted: Handling changes, if I |
Dr. Roger |
Jan 23 2006, 05:28 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
This is the next big question I have to submit to the 914world.com, non club, brain trust. =-)
I have two 225/50/15's for the front. 8.5" wide. +/- I have two 285/40/15's for the rear. 10.5" wide. +/- The fronts fit fine with no spacers. The rear backspacing is OK but the fenders will need modification. The big question is do i mod the stock fenders out 2"s and no wheel spacers or install the sheridan flares and space the wheels out to meet the FG fenders???????? I'm wondering if anyone has experienced noteable handling gains by going wider on the rear??? Inquiring minds want to know. Roger |
Dr. Roger |
Jan 23 2006, 08:45 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
yes, between the comment above about plenty of rubber to hang on with and having a V8 behind me... with stock tires i noticed the added weight towards the rear made for some pronounced over steer. a little too much. then tapping the throttle brought the rear right around. tons of torque.... after i burn up the pirelli 225's up front the goal will be to get some front DOT stickies. then, after using up the rear rubber, work the logistics for a larger wheel diameter and tire for the rear. (next to impossible to get 15" performance fatties like the 285) i guess i'll go with the flared steel option. and just use up the rear rubber and by then be able to afford new rear wheels/tires . =-) thanks everyone!!! so no ones' got any data to prove that going wider in the rear can benefit a V8??? |
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