Track Day Tire help please
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Track Day Tire help please
Hey guys, I have done some research, both here and on other sites but I am not coming up with the exact answer I need.
So I do track days with my 2002 SS. In all my previous track days I have used a 255/45/18 on all 4 corners.
I bought a set of 17 inch ss wheels to use just for track days. I am getting ready to get a set of Toyo Proxes r888 (I found a really good deal). I am definitely going with 275/40/17 on the back. My question is, should I go with 255 or 275 on the front?
I know that with the 275 up front, it will feel heavier in the curves and might get a little swimming feeling over bumps/rough spots. With 255 on the front, I have had some under-steer and over-steer. I drive pretty aggressive, but I pretty much have to to keep up with all the millionaires with their Ferrari's and Porsche's.
My car is lowered but from what I have read, I still shouldn't have any clearance problems.
If anyone actually has track experience with a 275 on the front, please share your opinion. Thanks!!
So I do track days with my 2002 SS. In all my previous track days I have used a 255/45/18 on all 4 corners.
I bought a set of 17 inch ss wheels to use just for track days. I am getting ready to get a set of Toyo Proxes r888 (I found a really good deal). I am definitely going with 275/40/17 on the back. My question is, should I go with 255 or 275 on the front?
I know that with the 275 up front, it will feel heavier in the curves and might get a little swimming feeling over bumps/rough spots. With 255 on the front, I have had some under-steer and over-steer. I drive pretty aggressive, but I pretty much have to to keep up with all the millionaires with their Ferrari's and Porsche's.
My car is lowered but from what I have read, I still shouldn't have any clearance problems.
If anyone actually has track experience with a 275 on the front, please share your opinion. Thanks!!
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Hey guys, I have done some research, both here and on other sites but I am not coming up with the exact answer I need.
So I do track days with my 2002 SS. In all my previous track days I have used a 255/45/18 on all 4 corners.
I bought a set of 17 inch ss wheels to use just for track days. I am getting ready to get a set of Toyo Proxes r888 (I found a really good deal). I am definitely going with 275/40/17 on the back. My question is, should I go with 255 or 275 on the front?
I know that with the 275 up front, it will feel heavier in the curves and might get a little swimming feeling over bumps/rough spots. With 255 on the front, I have had some under-steer and over-steer. I drive pretty aggressive, but I pretty much have to to keep up with all the millionaires with their Ferrari's and Porsche's.
My car is lowered but from what I have read, I still shouldn't have any clearance problems.
If anyone actually has track experience with a 275 on the front, please share your opinion. Thanks!!
So I do track days with my 2002 SS. In all my previous track days I have used a 255/45/18 on all 4 corners.
I bought a set of 17 inch ss wheels to use just for track days. I am getting ready to get a set of Toyo Proxes r888 (I found a really good deal). I am definitely going with 275/40/17 on the back. My question is, should I go with 255 or 275 on the front?
I know that with the 275 up front, it will feel heavier in the curves and might get a little swimming feeling over bumps/rough spots. With 255 on the front, I have had some under-steer and over-steer. I drive pretty aggressive, but I pretty much have to to keep up with all the millionaires with their Ferrari's and Porsche's.
My car is lowered but from what I have read, I still shouldn't have any clearance problems.
If anyone actually has track experience with a 275 on the front, please share your opinion. Thanks!!