Technical tire question
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Burning Brakes
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Technical tire question
I’m looking at swapping out my Michelin Cup’s with the newer Cup 2 version
The current size on the car is - 325/30/19
The new Cup 2’s come in both a 315mm and 325mm width versions of that tire.
Would there be any performance advantage going with a 315mm on this wheel size?
My concern is with the 325, the sizewall is stretched quite a bit; not sure how that affects the tire dynamics.
Thanks in advance for your wisdom
The current size on the car is - 325/30/19
The new Cup 2’s come in both a 315mm and 325mm width versions of that tire.
Would there be any performance advantage going with a 315mm on this wheel size?
My concern is with the 325, the sizewall is stretched quite a bit; not sure how that affects the tire dynamics.
Thanks in advance for your wisdom
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: California
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: California
Just spoke with JBSBlown about the street tire he runs, as all his cars have loads of power.
He advised the R888
After doing some research it looks like they have a new “R888R” tire in a 305/30/19, or the previous model “R888" in a 305 or 325mm width.
He advised the R888
After doing some research it looks like they have a new “R888R” tire in a 305/30/19, or the previous model “R888" in a 305 or 325mm width.
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Nice chatting with you, and yes. I'd go with the R888R in the 305/30/19, the recommended rim size is 11", so that should work GREAT.
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Burning Brakes
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Running low on my octane booster as well, do you have a link to order?
Bought so much last round I forget where the heck you told me to get it..
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