Wider tires and effects on handling
05-23-2007, 06:15 PM
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Wider tires and effects on handling
Hey guys, after taking a quick glance at a post a little down the list I thought of my own question.
Now when you get aftermarket wheels, wider wheels, and slap some wider tires on it while still keeping the inch or inch and a half between front and rears, would the wider tires give you better grip and corner speeds?
Also I believe the AP1 has a 1.5inch difference between front and rear. The AP2 has a 1inch difference, what would be better off for someone deciding to get new wheels/tires? Thanks in advance!
Now when you get aftermarket wheels, wider wheels, and slap some wider tires on it while still keeping the inch or inch and a half between front and rears, would the wider tires give you better grip and corner speeds?
Also I believe the AP1 has a 1.5inch difference between front and rear. The AP2 has a 1inch difference, what would be better off for someone deciding to get new wheels/tires? Thanks in advance!
05-23-2007, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by B.Money,May 23 2007, 09:15 PM
Now when you get aftermarket wheels, wider wheels, and slap some wider tires on it while still keeping the inch or inch and a half between front and rears, would the wider tires give you better grip and corner speeds?
Also I believe the AP1 has a 1.5inch difference between front and rear. The AP2 has a 1inch difference, what would be better off for someone deciding to get new wheels/tires? Thanks in advance!
Also I believe the AP1 has a 1.5inch difference between front and rear. The AP2 has a 1inch difference, what would be better off for someone deciding to get new wheels/tires? Thanks in advance!
wider wheels means you can fit wider tires... the width of the tires is the only thing that matters... AP2 wheels can accomodate wider tires...
05-23-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman1,May 23 2007, 09:52 PM
absolutely, you get better grip with wider tires... infact, wider tires are the most significant thing that can give you more grip...
wider wheels means you can fit wider tires... the width of the tires is the only thing that matters... AP2 wheels can accomodate wider tires...
wider wheels means you can fit wider tires... the width of the tires is the only thing that matters... AP2 wheels can accomodate wider tires...
05-23-2007, 11:18 PM
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Yes. Wider tires improve grip, and stiffer sidewalls improve turn-in feel.
However, HEAVIER tires will negatively effect handling to a degree. That said, it is normally compensated for by increased grip.
However, HEAVIER tires will negatively effect handling to a degree. That said, it is normally compensated for by increased grip.
05-23-2007, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ChuckV,May 23 2007, 11:18 PM
However, HEAVIER tires will negatively effect handling to a degree. That said, it is normally compensated for by increased grip.
05-24-2007, 12:37 AM
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hmm true...man so many decisions. Well once the time comes for some new wheels (hopefully soon) I'm gunna have to research some opinions on tires....
Anyways thanks
Anyways thanks
