Yeah, that's why I stay in DS and look at STX. I think the IRL has a shot at DS nationally (moreso the last 3 years, less so now but could pull something out) and could be really competitive and even trophy in STX assuming the WRX's aren't cheating (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA). I think it could surprise some people in DSP, but I don't see it winning.
I understand the diameter/radius measurement, that's why I quoted both. Funny thing though - in your list:
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Summary Stats:
TIRE BRAND/MODEL SIZE DIAMETER TREAD WIDTH
Dunlop SP 9000 215/45 x 17 24.6" (stock) 7.9" (stock)
Hoosier A6 225/40 x 17 23.8" (-0.8") 8.9" (+1.0")
Hoosier A6 225/45 x 17 24.7" (+0.1") 8.8" (+0.9")
Hoosier A6 295/35 x 17 25.3" (+0.7") 10.8" (+2.9")
Hoosier A6 315/35 x 17 25.6" (+1.0") 11.6" (+3.7")
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You list the diameter, and then in parantheses the additional width measured on one side, i.e., radius. A 295/35 is .75" taller on both sides, 1.5" taller overall. Not that it really matters, but when you do the math you have to use one or the ther, lol. Either way, it's... Nevermind, LMAO. I was reading it wrong this whole time. I was reading the 23.8 as the diameter for the stockers instead of 24.6. Curse my funky eyesight! :embarassed:
I "feel you" as they say re the camber and throttling out of corners, but IMHO you spend a lot more time with lateral loads on the suspension and very little time under striaght line throttle. If the tires are 30* hotter on the outside shoulder than the middle, than you're losing a lot of grip in the corners that could be got back with camber. Every time I've gone the other way - and I've tried - I got slower. Faster in this car seems to be slower in, even throttle, gentle throttle movements out roll into WOT as the wheel straightens. Took some getting used to as most FWD cars I've autocrossed could use the throttle like a switch just fine, lol.
Anyway, let us know how it works out, I'm certainly open to new ideas if they work!
Where were we on the 2.4 anyway, lol? Other than the fact that it's in GS now.
