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Old 07-04-2007, 11:44 AM
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What type of wheel & tire size combination is recommended for a C-4 track car?

I am planning on getting mesh CCW's but not sure which size is best for road racing?

I have heard some run 315's at all 4-corners, but have heard that can get a little touchy on steering? Is it better to have 275/285's on the front and 335's out back for better handling or the same size all the way around? Also, is there a SCCA requirements?

What wheel size is the best for handling as well?

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Old 07-05-2007, 03:03 AM
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Old 07-05-2007, 12:04 PM
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Great question... I've been temted to run 335s all the way around. I think this question would be best answered by Mr. Popp.
Old 07-05-2007, 12:21 PM
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315's all around makes the c5 nice and balanced. i also see plenty of c4 guys running with that same setup.
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I run a 295 in front and 315 in rear right now...I plan to run 315 all the way around next time...but need some new wheels.
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i ran 315/35r18s on my c4 because i got 2 pairs of replica z06 rears for dirt cheap. lots of other c4s i saw ran 315/315 or 315/335 on 17s. i really liked the balance of the 315s all around.

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