06-30-2011, 03:30 PM
I know we've joked around about 9s,but seriously just buy 8s now for a little more money. There are 0 disadvantages to running a little stretch on track wheels, and I think 205s are like 8" wide on the tread anyway so you might be almost pinching on 7s. I think GRM did a test and went faster on a narrower tire on a wider wheel too (on street tires). Thats why Miata guys run 225s and 9s on the 6ULs. So yeah, if its a small difference in price man up and do 8s if you can fit them, and move on to 225s later or whatnot. If it's a big difference in price, then spend your money somewhere else and get 8s when you want to do 225s.
Also, another piece of advice you didn't ask for. Don't mess around with this thing too much. Get wheels/tires, shake it down on the street or an RIR autocross, then drive the crap out of it. It's been a long time since you've driven, and working on cars without any benefits sucks. September Summit?
Also, another piece of advice you didn't ask for. Don't mess around with this thing too much. Get wheels/tires, shake it down on the street or an RIR autocross, then drive the crap out of it. It's been a long time since you've driven, and working on cars without any benefits sucks. September Summit?
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- 1993 325is Black/Black 97 STX Christine
-2015 Ford Fiesta ST OW Ms Fiesty
Past:
-2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 XL 5MT AKA Goldy Locks