Yet another tire size question
I've had the chance to put the car with 21" wheels to the ultimate (to me) test onthe Dutch F1 racing circuit.
it was not bad at all, the tires circumference was bigger than standard, with some effect as expected..
Good: better in getting the power down, much more grip (315-30-21 CUP2) in the rear. Easier to throw around in less carefull manner without having the nose of the car directing in opposite direction;-).
Maybe less good:
the 315-30 rears ate up the wheel liners when pushing for fast laps
And although the standard brakes with Yellowstuff held up well, I felt I needed to stand on the pedal with more force. Did not enter in ABS activation.
This by the bigger wheel/tire circumference I expect.. (255-35-21 fronts, wanted 30s but that would trigger faults with the big rear tires beyond 5% bigger)
All in all, nice experiment.
Next experiment is electric brake cooling, and back to 19" with smaller than standard wheel/tire circumference. (See if laptimes can go up)
it was not bad at all, the tires circumference was bigger than standard, with some effect as expected..
Good: better in getting the power down, much more grip (315-30-21 CUP2) in the rear. Easier to throw around in less carefull manner without having the nose of the car directing in opposite direction;-).
Maybe less good:
the 315-30 rears ate up the wheel liners when pushing for fast laps
And although the standard brakes with Yellowstuff held up well, I felt I needed to stand on the pedal with more force. Did not enter in ABS activation.
This by the bigger wheel/tire circumference I expect.. (255-35-21 fronts, wanted 30s but that would trigger faults with the big rear tires beyond 5% bigger)
All in all, nice experiment.
Next experiment is electric brake cooling, and back to 19" with smaller than standard wheel/tire circumference. (See if laptimes can go up)
Many suppliers (EU) seem to mix up X150 XKR brake system versions and state Alcon for my 5.0 while it has ATE (380mm at front)
Do Pagid yellow 29 fit the 5.0 with ATE?
Will try them once I know in advance they"ll fit.
standard in xkrs is 255/295
Last edited by Lothar52; Oct 13, 2024 at 04:21 AM.
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