"Narrower tires equal fun."
"And on the street, fun is better than speed."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...90yNX-mY&t=174 Mercedes C63 AMG... on space savers. Woot! |
THAT was funny!
I actually knew a guy who had the ear of Nissan execs back in the 90's when the 300 was coming out. He was a race driver/instructor and spent a fair amount of time in the pre-production 300's. He told the powers that be that a narrower width tire would have made it more enjoyable to drive in a wider range of conditions. At least I think that's what he said... |
Top Gear's Clarkson came to the same conclusion while testing Toyota's/Subaru's new sporty car. He actually praised the narrow LRR tires that come standard.
Also, this is the concept behind the gocart racing on talc powder. |
That video was awesome!
I was driving on a doughnut today to get to the tire shop--had a ghastly puncture and needed new tires anyway (side note: 4 new Bridgestone Ecopias!)... I guess I should have tried to floor it in the corners. By the logic of this video, I could have increased my horsepower by a good bit. Maybe that extra horsepower would offset my Ecomodder decal and put me back where I was before I added it? :rolleyes: |
That was great, they do a sequel.....on ice/snow!!!!!
|
Love that guy and his reviews. Most of them are some form of sideways. :D
|
Harris' work is always fun. Been reading his articles and watching his vids since he was in Autocar... he's moved several times since then.
- More grip never makes for more fun. Some of the best times I've had on the road and track have been in cars with 155-175mm wide tires. :D Just pump the beejesus out of them to firm up the sidewalls and you're off and sideways. :D |
... assuming you don't have a FWD car, you know the ones that can't steer by using your right foot.
for FWD i would put skinny on the rear and stock up front. |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:13 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com