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Old 03-19-05, 03:32 PM
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yea...make the tires 2 feet wide
and the lambo is awd right?

sidewall is good for launching, low pro is good for handling...up to a certain point. auto manufacturers are all about compromise with production vehicles.
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
sidewall is good for launching
These aren't wrinkle wall slicks we're talking about. The difference in sidewall flex between a 40-series tire vs. 35- or 30-series is minute at best.
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i was thinking more of the difference between a 60 and a 35.
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I remember reading some place that a taller tire will have a larger (longer) foot print than a lower profile one of the same width, and for acceleration the length of the footprint is more important than the width. Please correct me if Im mistak'en.
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i think that's about how it goes.

this is cool. i'm now more confused about the suspension than when i first posted this

imma just try **** and see what works.
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Originally Posted by jimlab
OK, well apparently these auto manufacturers know something you don't.

Saleen S7 - 275/35-19 front, 335/30-20 rear
Lamborghini Murcielago - 245/35-18 front, 335/30-18 rear
Ferrari Enzo - 245/35-19 front, 345/35-19 rear
Koneigsegg CCR - 255/35-19 front, 335/30-20 rear
Chevrolet C6 Z06 - 275/35-18 front, 325/30-19 rear
I've got a larger footprint than a stock Murielago's and Koneigsegg's front tires...... woow00 Too bad I dont have the 30'' brembo's that the Bat (or any of those listed cars for that matter) comes with . . .




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