staggered front / rear tire sizes..your thoughts.
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
staggered front / rear tire sizes..your thoughts.
Im on the new side to autoX and road course type racing (for time).
Whats the consensus on staggered tire sizes?
For me, thats 275/40R17 v710's on the front and 315/35r17's v710's on '96 corvette grand sport rims.
Are they better for rookie drivers? (ie. do they make it less likely to swap-ends out there?)
This is on a heavily mod'd 93 vert 6spd btw.
Now..I do have an extra set of '96 corvette grand sport rims and Ive thought about throwing 315's on the front. Of course, then I have to revert to 275/40R17's on the street and that doesnt sound like fun.
Whats the consensus on staggered tire sizes?
For me, thats 275/40R17 v710's on the front and 315/35r17's v710's on '96 corvette grand sport rims.
Are they better for rookie drivers? (ie. do they make it less likely to swap-ends out there?)
This is on a heavily mod'd 93 vert 6spd btw.
Now..I do have an extra set of '96 corvette grand sport rims and Ive thought about throwing 315's on the front. Of course, then I have to revert to 275/40R17's on the street and that doesnt sound like fun.
#2
Melting Slicks
I think the C4's really work well with a square setup. Having more tire in front always worked better for me. I am also a big fan of running the 18x10.5 Z06 wheels all around; much better tire availability and brake cooling.
#3
Race Director
Thread Starter
C4, mod'd with cage and mod'd x-brace works great for me and my goals out there .
#4
Burning Brakes
Im on the new side to autoX and road course type racing (for time).
Whats the consensus on staggered tire sizes?
For me, thats 275/40R17 v710's on the front and 315/35r17's v710's on '96 corvette grand sport rims.
Are they better for rookie drivers? (ie. do they make it less likely to swap-ends out there?)
This is on a heavily mod'd 93 vert 6spd btw.
Now..I do have an extra set of '96 corvette grand sport rims and Ive thought about throwing 315's on the front. Of course, then I have to revert to 275/40R17's on the street and that doesnt sound like fun.
Whats the consensus on staggered tire sizes?
For me, thats 275/40R17 v710's on the front and 315/35r17's v710's on '96 corvette grand sport rims.
Are they better for rookie drivers? (ie. do they make it less likely to swap-ends out there?)
This is on a heavily mod'd 93 vert 6spd btw.
Now..I do have an extra set of '96 corvette grand sport rims and Ive thought about throwing 315's on the front. Of course, then I have to revert to 275/40R17's on the street and that doesnt sound like fun.
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I never ran with a staggered setup, but my car loved the square setup. It was easier to drive fast with 315s all around, but the car can be just as fast with a 275 square setup.
#6
Le Mans Master
Doesent seem to matter if its 275 or 315, but square is good.