Wheel Width Debate.

vorgto · 02-28-2007, 01:49 PM

I wanted to start a debate here. Ive been going w/ a friend of mine for a couple months.

Debate is: Do you want staggered tire sizes on the MR2? Or would the same size be better?

In context of handling (auto-x and track)

Please debate. But be friendly you have to remember is a opinion thing. So give your points!

IMO: Im for staggerd. For how tail happy mr2s get i think it needs the extra grip in the back of the car.

Gairloch · 02-28-2007, 02:22 PM

That is exactly right. Your friend that says that the car would be better off not staggered is incorrect. It's not a matter of opinion it's a matter of physics.

The rear weight bias of the MR2 creates need for stagger in order to even approach a neutral balance. Having four of the same size will have the car oversteering under hard cornering. I know some people say that 'loose is fast' but whenever you break grip, especially with the drive tires, you're scrubbing speed and reducing your ability to build it again.

vorgto · 02-28-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gairloch

That is exactly right. Your friend that says that the car would be better off not staggered is incorrect. It's not a matter of opinion it's a matter of physics.

The rear weight bias of the MR2 creates need for stagger in order to even approach a neutral balance. Having four of the same size will have the car oversteering under hard cornering. I know some people say that 'loose is fast' but whenever you break grip, especially with the drive tires, you're scrubbing speed and reducing your ability to build it again.

Dankies. Your a MN guy? nice. We should get together. If you know 2s maybe you could help me out w/ mine... i needs it!

Gairloch · 02-28-2007, 02:52 PM

There's a bunch of us that get together ever couple of weeks at pro-kart indoor in Burnsville. If you keep an eye on the regional forum I post up invites there.

I'm pretty easy to find on AIM too if you've got questions you would like answers to.

Bak@EMSPowered · 02-28-2007, 05:06 PM

On an mr2 you always want to go staggered.

RePete · 02-28-2007, 08:17 PM

The car shipped w/ staggered wheels and tires from the factory, I think it's the only way to go w/ a Mark II.

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vorgto Im rex enough! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: M-Tonka Posts: 74 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Wheel Width Debate. I wanted to start a debate here. Ive been going w/ a friend of mine for a couple months. Debate is: Do you want staggered tire sizes on the MR2? Or would the same size be better? In context of handling (auto-x and track) Please debate. But be friendly you have to remember is a opinion thing. So give your points! IMO: Im for staggerd. For how tail happy mr2s get i think it needs the extra grip in the back of the car.

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02-28-2007, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	That is exactly right. Your friend that says that the car would be better off not staggered is incorrect. It's not a matter of opinion it's a matter of physics. The rear weight bias of the MR2 creates need for stagger in order to even approach a neutral balance. Having four of the same size will have the car oversteering under hard cornering. I know some people say that 'loose is fast' but whenever you break grip, especially with the drive tires, you're scrubbing speed and reducing your ability to build it again.

02-28-2007, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	There's a bunch of us that get together ever couple of weeks at pro-kart indoor in Burnsville. If you keep an eye on the regional forum I post up invites there. I'm pretty easy to find on AIM too if you've got questions you would like answers to.

02-28-2007, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bak@EMSPowered Banned Seller Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,925 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 165 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/93% )	On an mr2 you always want to go staggered.

02-28-2007, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 5 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The car shipped w/ staggered wheels and tires from the factory, I think it's the only way to go w/ a Mark II.