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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by beezerhound69, Apr 26, 2004.

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  1. beezerhound69

    beezerhound69 Karting

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    #1 beezerhound69, Apr 26, 2004
    Hi there..Goodyear Firoano's that came original are done in the rear. The good folks at a performance tire shop here in Atlanta say they were mediocre, at best. Recommending either Bridgestone S01's or a BF Goodrich KB..Michelin is behind the new KB's with their purchase of Bridgestone...Any other recommendations?
     
  2. richard_wallace

    richard_wallace Formula 3

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    #2 richard_wallace, Apr 26, 2004
    I just put (on Saturday) Kumho Escta's 275/40's on my rears... Pretty decent tire and at 229 each - not bad...

    There is a huge thread on this from last week - on sizes, etc. Do a quick search...

    I was going to but the BF 295 35 - Which fit and have the right ratio as the 265 40 originals - but they are running at 300+ and didn't seem to have much advantage for the cost.

    You will either have to go 275 40 or the 295 35 - It is difficult to find the 265 40's any more... If you go with the 275 40's - put about 1 extra PSI (37 psi instead of 36 - which makes it the same rolling dia as the 265 or close.

    Rich
     
  3. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #3 Mitch Alsup, Apr 26, 2004
    I agree with the above except:

    The designation is 275/40ZR18 not 275 40
    You should subtract 1-2 PSI not add.
    If you go with 295/35ZR18 you will want to lower the rear by 2 turns of the shock collar to offset the wider rear tires understeer augmentation.
     
  4. richard_wallace

    richard_wallace Formula 3

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    #4 richard_wallace, Apr 26, 2004

    Mitch - You are awesome BTW... And correct...
    I will be going out and letting 1 - 2 lbs out of my tires now... Darn it... :)
     
  5. beezerhound69

    beezerhound69 Karting

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    #5 beezerhound69, Apr 26, 2004
     
  6. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #6 Mitch Alsup, Apr 27, 2004
    OOPS::make that raise the rear by 2 turns on the shock collars.

    <<me bad>>
     

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