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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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carson technically your pro tip is #3. get it right pal haha. 45 is kinda tall, but good for drag! I almost bought another set of wheels in 18s, but after checking tire prices....negative ghost rider
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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yeah the 45 is much taller, but it will still get the job done. For me im seriously thinking about running a 45 because with my suspension the 40 gives me a monster truck kinda look.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Novice tip #1 - I think the 40 series will be a better handling tire than a 45.
255/40 has shorter sidewall, smaller overall diameter and less weight.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
Novice tip #1 - I think the 40 series will be a better handling tire than a 45.
255/40 has shorter sidewall, smaller overall diameter and less weight.
Truth

Tire - 235/45R17
Overall Diameter: 25.32 in
Sidewall Height: 4.16 in
Radius: 12.66 in
Circumference: 79.54 in
Revs per Mile: 821.4

Tire - 255/40R17
Overall Diameter: 25.03 in
Sidewall Height: 4.01 in
Radius: 12.51 in
Circumference: 78.63 in
Revs per Mile: 831.0

Tire - 255/45R17
Overall Diameter: 26.03 in
Sidewall Height: 4.51 in
Radius: 13.01 in
Circumference: 81.77 in
Revs per Mile: 799.0


BTW i just calculated all that in my head while eating lunch
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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alright genius what about 265/40/17 ?
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by boostedtres
alright genius what about 265/40/17 ?
brb taking a dump - i'll have figures soon.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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265/40R17
Overall Diameter: 25.34 in
Sidewall Height: 4.17 in
Radius: 12.67 in
Circumference: 79.60 in
Revs per Mile: 820.8
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
a friend came across this neat side by side video of F1 cars and mixed sports/track cars passing through Eau Rouge at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, helps to really put the speed of F1 in perspective.

http://youtubedoubler.com/?video1=ht...rName=Not+Sure
nice can't believe that worked on my phone
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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hey guys i'm thinking about buying the site www.tierack.com and sell all types of ties.
ties for the summer, studded ties for the winter, and even high performance ties that people can grab and not lose any grip when choking the person wearing it.

i'll sponsored conferences and offer people discounts if they wear my company logo stitched to the back of their sport coats.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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wow that man revs per mile, nice. good info there very interesting.

most everyone here is running 255s of some sort right whether 17s 04 18s?

265 FTW
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by boostedtres
wow that man revs per mile, nice. good info there very interesting.

most everyone here is running 255s of some sort right whether 17s 04 18s?

265 FTW
i have 265's on my 18's only because i wanted it to rub against my rear quarter panels when i have full compression.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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haha that sounds like a great reason to have them! are these on your volks? i remember seeing you post about them, at they like 9 wide and +28 or something? what suspension are you running?
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by boostedtres
haha that sounds like a great reason to have them! are these on your volks? i remember seeing you post about them, at they like 9 wide and +28 or something? what suspension are you running?
265/35/18 18x9.5 +28
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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I really need to sell a set of CCW's so I can get some 17x9.5 RPF1;s
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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nice meet today.

good seeing everyone.



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