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| wndsrfr |
  Oct 17 2011, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,429 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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OK...I'm doing DE's & am getting to threshold on braking with Star Spec 205/16's front & 225/16's on rear mounted on 6's & 7's Boxster rims. I'm going to 7's & 8's so that I can mount 225's on front for more bite on braking and turn-in rotation. I've been running 32psi to start on all 4 corners & typically build to 36 all around in a 20-25 minute session at VIR & Summit Point.
Here's the question for any folks with experience--is it better to mount the 8's on front to get what I want? |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 17 2011, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Oct 17 2011, 01:06 PM)  is it better to mount the 8's on front to get what I want? 7" and 8" is a good combo. The factory used spacers in the front and so should you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) However, i personally think 8" and 9" works even better. A lot of people will tell you to stay away from 8" or bigger in the front. Usually because they complain about "steering effort". Personally, i never had any trouble steering with 9"+ front tires. Maybe my arms are just bigger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| patrick3000 |
Oct 17 2011, 03:14 PM
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If $$$ are an issue go with eights square, the fronts will wear faster than the rears and you can buy new tires is sets of two istead of four. Move the old tires to the front and put the new ones on the rear.
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| drgchapman |
Oct 17 2011, 03:18 PM
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I agree with Andy, 8's in front, 9's in the rear. 225, 245 tires. I'm using the 951 8x16 Fuchs which have a better offset for the front, allows spacers to clear the suspension and the fenders.
If you are only building 4psi in a 20-25 minute session, you should be driving harder, should see 8-10 lbs build in that time frame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Eddie914 |
Oct 17 2011, 06:06 PM
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" ... the fronts will wear faster than the rears ..." What am I doing wrong? My 245/45/16 rears on 9's wear about twice as fast as the 225/50/16 fronts on 8's.
The inside of the inside rear tire gets the hottest and wears the fastest ... I know ... the car needs a LSD Cheers, Eddie |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 17 2011, 06:14 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,645 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Eddie914 @ Oct 17 2011, 05:06 PM) What am I doing wrong? ... I know ... the car needs a LSD There's your answer! I know, i'm in the same boat. Rears wear faster because the rear tires spin every time i come out of a corner. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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