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06-03-2010, 12:04 AM

#24711

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Originally Posted by newbie2

No, I don't think this is due to wet road. I do the same thing at similar speed in the same corner in other raining days also.

I am using BS RE001 tyres but it is 225.

you are the same as me 225 we need wider tyres 245+

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06-03-2010, 12:05 AM

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Keith, the point is I do the same speed at the same corner in wet before the bars but without losing grip

less forgiveness in the car body so it all down to the wheel more workout

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06-03-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Small Tomato

The answer would be: you need 4 x 245/40R18 !!

yeah best setup for speed

But I will be going for your size.

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06-03-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Small Tomato

No offense but stock setting is most balance for most road conditions.

yes but more of a boat ride

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06-03-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by newbie2

I am not a crazy driver and not looking for entering a corner with 150KM+. My expectation on better handling is to do cornering more smooth

Sway bar / Anti-roll bar is the best way for cornering.

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06-03-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pinguhk

yes but more of a boat ride

Bouncing left and right excessively = boat ride.
Lean left during right corners = Natural way to let you turn in better. Lesser the lean, more workload on tyres.

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06-03-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Small Tomato

Bouncing left and right excessively = boat ride.
Lean left during right corners = Natural way to let you turn in better. Lesser the lean, more workload on tyres.

my of a boat ride is lean left and right
the hole family hate it.
that is Y they dont like MB and Lexus, they all like sporty feel

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