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15" vs 18"
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http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-cobra-talk/126148-15-vs-18-a.html)
| AL427SBF |
02-13-2014 11:57 AM |
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| G-Pete |
02-13-2014 11:59 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobra #3170
(Post 1285372)
You put him on 18" Hoosier A6's with proper camber and spring rates and he would pick up 6 seconds a lap.
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So, if you think that you can beat me on the track (245/15 & 295/15 Avons), come on down here - we have some interesting tracks. Who looses pays the track time ---- how about that? |
| rodneym |
02-13-2014 12:08 PM |
duplicate post.
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| Cashburn |
02-13-2014 12:17 PM |
Bigger Wheels = Bigger Brakes
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| lovehamr |
02-13-2014 12:21 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by AL427SBF
(Post 1285369)
... last time I checked gauges didn't improve lateral g's :LOL:
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Niether do Cobra bodies, but that's what were all running isn't it. :rolleyes: |
| RodKnock |
02-13-2014 12:28 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn
(Post 1285384)
Bigger Wheels = Bigger Brakes
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Bigger Wheels = Heavier Wheels = Tires w/Thinner Sidewalls = Reduced Ride Quality |
| RodKnock |
02-13-2014 12:30 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by AL427SBF
(Post 1285378)
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It's all about perspective, opinion and hyperbole. |
| AL427SBF |
02-13-2014 01:01 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by lovehamr
(Post 1285385)
Niether do Cobra bodies, but that's what were all running isn't it. :rolleyes:
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lol, do you even understand the discussion? chassis & suspension yes, car bodies? ... too funny. |
| buddyg |
02-13-2014 02:30 PM |
I have to say I'm thinking the 15's look best to me personally. Luckily that is what I have, but as others have said maybe some 18's for the roadcourse or drags.
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| fordracing65 |
02-13-2014 02:44 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobra #3170
(Post 1285372)
You put him on 18" Hoosier A6's with proper camber and spring rates and he would pick up 6 seconds a lap. I ran 15" back when they actually made good slicks for 15's (1970's), LMS 16" slicks in the 1980's and 1990's on wider than stock rims (9.5 F and 11 R) and now 18" on (11" F and 12" R) and I can tell you there is no comparison. Yes, part of it is modern compounding but the steering response is so much more precise with low aspect ratio's I would never go back. There is also the problem of tire distortion under high loads
with large aspect ratios especially with poor suspension geometry. There is a reason that the automobile and tire companies gravitated toward larger wheel diameters, they are better.
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This guy knows PERFORMANCE, when it comes to Cobras Bruce is a God... |
| fordracing65 |
02-13-2014 02:46 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Pete
(Post 1285379)
So, if you think that you can beat me on the track (245/15 & 295/15 Avons), come on down here - we have some interesting tracks. Who looses pays the track time ---- how about that?
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Have you seen this Cobra run, until your car wins the Optima challenge and is not invited back cause he was too fast all my money is on Cobra 3170, I'll pay tract time and bet you thousands if you want, Bruce are you in? |
| G-Pete |
02-13-2014 03:07 PM |
I know who Bruce is, I would not challenge an amateur.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AL427SBF
(Post 1285378)
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Those pics. prove my point exactly. |
| dallas_ |
02-13-2014 04:22 PM |
I think the wording on the poll is kind of flawed.
It depends on what you are trying to do with your car.
I have 17's on my track car and 15's on my street car.
I think 15's look better but that car will never see the track.
17's perform better and allow bigger brakes too.
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| RodKnock |
02-13-2014 05:20 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by dallas_
(Post 1285422)
I think the wording on the poll is kind of flawed.
It depends on what you are trying to do with your car.
I have 17's on my track car and 15's on my street car.
I think 15's look better but that car will never see the track.
17's perform better and allow bigger brakes too.
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The poll is flawed because you can own more than one set of wheels. :confused: |
| buddyg |
02-13-2014 05:23 PM |
Well to clarify the question is really for the street. It's obvious the bigger wheels and tires would be better for the track.
So answer the question based soley on street driving.
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| dallas_ |
02-13-2014 05:32 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by buddyg
(Post 1285431)
Well to clarify the question is really for the street. It's obvious the bigger wheels and tires would be better for the track.
So answer the question based soley on street driving.
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ok ,then I vote 15's. :) |
| dallas_ |
02-13-2014 06:18 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1285428)
The poll is flawed because you can own more than one set of wheels. :confused:
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ok, poor wording on my part.
Quote:
Originally Posted by buddyg
Well to clarify the question is really for the street.
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Thanks for the clarification. |
| Cobra #3170 |
02-13-2014 06:34 PM |
Track Challenge
Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Pete
(Post 1285379)
So, if you think that you can beat me on the track (245/15 & 295/15 Avons), come on down here - we have some interesting tracks. Who looses pays the track time ---- how about that?
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Beating you would be fun, why don't you come out here, Willow Springs will be running this coming May with the Cobra club, if you are faster I'll pay your entry fee, in fact I'll pay your entry fee to get you out here.
My front tires are 315x30x18 and rears are 335x30x18 and I would estimate that I have 400 HP on you, I am pretty sure you won't be visible in my mirrors after 2 laps. |
| blown871 |
02-13-2014 06:44 PM |
boys...
boys.... boys....
lets all play nice...................
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