The Post Whore Thread V.2
#1066
04-05-2010, 02:46 PM
It also depends on the stretch though. I'm talking about guys that literally have the edge of the rim poking out and under hard cornering, the rim itself would most likely be digging into the tarmac. I have buddies that put say a 255 on a 9.5 and we run together at the track and that's fine even though I'd go 265 or even a 275 (which is what I run on the street on a 9.5).
#1068
04-05-2010, 03:38 PM
I just pick a stiffer tired sidewall to begin with. I'm actually looking to swap out my NT05's because they're TOO stiff for my suspension set up. Stiffer sidewalls does not necessarily equate to better performance. On my car, I end up skipping which forces me to slow down and negates performance. It's not too bad on a road car since their suspension is usually softer but when you start running higher spring rates coupled with fine-tuned dampers on coils with remote reservoirs, it's different. Of course, a lot of it has to do with your driving style, RWD vs AWD vs FWD, your suspension, etc. but regardless...I think this quote from Dunlop sums up my view/opinion pretty well.
"RIM WIDTH
Correct rim width ensures flex at the designed flex point in a tire sidewall for optimum tire performance.
If the rim is too wide, the flex point moves towards the rim area, causing heat buildup in the lower sidewall, which reduces tire life and could result in failure. Either too narrow or too wide of a rim can result in uneven tread/pavement contact pressure causing uneven wear and potentially reduced traction, or increased vulnerability to bead dis-lodgement."
Plus, running stretch and doing any kind of road racing for any period of time is putting unwarranted stress on your suspension components and wheel bearings among other things.
Anyways, that's just my view on this issue. Like I said before, I have no problems with people stretching their tires. I just wouldn't do it and I honestly think that excessive stretching and running on the track is just plain dangerous.
"RIM WIDTH
Correct rim width ensures flex at the designed flex point in a tire sidewall for optimum tire performance.
If the rim is too wide, the flex point moves towards the rim area, causing heat buildup in the lower sidewall, which reduces tire life and could result in failure. Either too narrow or too wide of a rim can result in uneven tread/pavement contact pressure causing uneven wear and potentially reduced traction, or increased vulnerability to bead dis-lodgement."
Plus, running stretch and doing any kind of road racing for any period of time is putting unwarranted stress on your suspension components and wheel bearings among other things.
Anyways, that's just my view on this issue. Like I said before, I have no problems with people stretching their tires. I just wouldn't do it and I honestly think that excessive stretching and running on the track is just plain dangerous.
Last edited by zer0dds; 04-06-2010 at 01:37 PM.
#1070
04-05-2010, 04:10 PM
I just pick a stiffer tired sidewall to begin with. I'm actually looking to swap out my NT05's because they're TOO stiff for my suspension set up. Stiffer sidewalls does not necessarily equate to better performance. On my car, I end up skipping which forces me to slow down and negates performance. It's not too bad on a road car since their suspension is usually softer but when you start running higher spring rates couples with fine-tuned dampers on coils with remote reservoirs, it's different. Of course, a lot of it has to do with your driving style, RWD vs AWD vs FWD, your suspension, etc. but regardless...I think this quote from Dunlop sums up my view/opinion pretty well.
"RIM WIDTH
Correct rim width ensures flex at the designed flex point in a tire sidewall for optimum tire performance.
If the rim is too wide, the flex point moves towards the rim area, causing heat buildup in the lower sidewall, which reduces tire life and could result in failure. Either too narrow or too wide of a rim can result in uneven tread/pavement contact pressure causing uneven wear and potentially reduced traction, or increased vulnerability to bead dis-lodgement."
Plus, running stretch and doing any kind of road racing for any period of time is putting unwarranted stress on your suspension components and wheel bearings among other things.
Anyways, that's just my view on this issue. Like I said before, I have no problems with people stretching their tires. I just wouldn't do it and I honestly think that excessive stretching and running on the track is just plain dangerous.
"RIM WIDTH
Correct rim width ensures flex at the designed flex point in a tire sidewall for optimum tire performance.
If the rim is too wide, the flex point moves towards the rim area, causing heat buildup in the lower sidewall, which reduces tire life and could result in failure. Either too narrow or too wide of a rim can result in uneven tread/pavement contact pressure causing uneven wear and potentially reduced traction, or increased vulnerability to bead dis-lodgement."
Plus, running stretch and doing any kind of road racing for any period of time is putting unwarranted stress on your suspension components and wheel bearings among other things.
Anyways, that's just my view on this issue. Like I said before, I have no problems with people stretching their tires. I just wouldn't do it and I honestly think that excessive stretching and running on the track is just plain dangerous.
#1080
04-05-2010, 09:23 PM
dang i forgot i'll turn it on now lol
and yeah dude those were great.....and the crazy thing is....even those were a lil slower than the old ones
and yeah dude those were great.....and the crazy thing is....even those were a lil slower than the old ones