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post Nov 28 2014, 06:59 PM
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I just put new tires and flares on my v8 914 . It still spins the tires effortlessly. I'm now running 245 50 16s, and 225 50 16's up front. Brakes and 930 axles are next.


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post Nov 28 2014, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(timmaria @ Nov 28 2014, 05:59 PM) *

I just put new tires and flares on my v8 914 . It still spins the tires effortlessly. I'm now running 245 50 16s, and 225 50 16's up front. Brakes and 930 axles are next.


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post Nov 28 2014, 07:53 PM
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post Nov 28 2014, 08:00 PM
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The rear looks way too high. Did you corner balance the car recently?

If not, drop the rear and get it balanced 50/50. That should help a bit with getting you more grip.

On my car, i don't use 1st gear anymore. I take off in 2nd. I can still lay down 30 feet of rubber but i'm also running generic 225 street tires.
Stickier tires will make a big difference!
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post Nov 28 2014, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 28 2014, 06:00 PM) *

The rear looks way too high. Did you corner balance the car recently?

If not, drop the rear and get it balanced 50/50. That should help a bit with getting you more grip.

On my car, i don't use 1st gear anymore. I take off in 2nd. I can still lay down 30 feet of rubber but i'm also running generic 225 street tires.
Stickier tires will make a big difference!
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I also use secont to take off. Im gonna lower the back 1 inch. 245 50 is a pretty tall tire. Im running bf goodrich comp tires. It has a 97 vortec 350 in it.
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post Nov 28 2014, 08:36 PM
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Put some better rubber on. Toyo ra1 would be a nice street tire
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post Nov 28 2014, 09:05 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Nov 28 2014, 06:36 PM) *

Put some better rubber on. Toyo ra1 would be a nice street tire

Too late.
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post Nov 28 2014, 09:37 PM
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Balance is everything - which isn't to say that not spinning the wheels is the ultimate goal! It's fun yes, but the proper balance is driving the curves and how it handles. Old hard tires or sticky racing slicks won't change the "characteristics," just the break and controllability.

By balance we're talking about how it handles in a perfect neutral power 4 wheel drift. Yes you're in the corner at the maximum speed, it you lift your foot off the gas the back end comes loose. If you push down on the power the front end will drift a little. This allows you to steer with throttle!

Soft sticky tires allow you to explore that region and maintain control more than mileage tires or old hard ones, but either way it's all about how the car is balanced.

I have a narrow body car with old 215/60 x 15's on 7" wheels on the back and I do have to feather the gas a bit in 2nd, but other than that it just locks up the 330 or so HP and it goes. I'm running 200lb springs on the back and stock sway bars all the way around.
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post Nov 28 2014, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(Bruce Hinds @ Nov 28 2014, 07:37 PM) *

Balance is everything - which isn't to say that not spinning the wheels is the ultimate goal! It's fun yes, but the proper balance is driving the curves and how it handles. Old hard tires or sticky racing slicks won't change the "characteristics," just the break and controllability.

By balance we're talking about how it handles in a perfect neutral power 4 wheel drift. Yes you're in the corner at the maximum speed, it you lift your foot off the gas the back end comes loose. If you push down on the power the front end will drift a little. This allows you to steer with throttle!

Soft sticky tires allow you to explore that region and maintain control more than mileage tires or old hard ones, but either way it's all about how the car is balanced.

I have a narrow body car with old 215/60 x 15's on 7" wheels on the back and I do have to feather the gas a bit in 2nd, but other than that it just locks up the 330 or so HP and it goes. I'm running 200lb springs on the back and stock sway bars all the way around.
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Those are 215/60x15 all the way around with 15x6 up front and 15x7 on the rear. Actually a hard size to come by anymore.

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post Nov 28 2014, 11:00 PM
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Looks nice ! Like to see 914 rear tires smoke ! I'm running 285/40/19 and expect to have traction issues as well.
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post Nov 29 2014, 09:55 AM
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285's in the back with good rubber and I can still spin the tires whenever I want... Just about 400lbs of tq.

Not much you can do about it apart from learn to drive with your right foot. 2nd gear, just throttle it a little bit, third gear you should be able to have full traction with a gentle shift.
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