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  1. 07-30-2007, 11:48 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sport20
    IMO you Also have to take braking into consideration. a lighter wheel will slow the car down MUCH faster. Sometimes too fast. I've run into plenty of wheels that simply didnt work with the car because they narrowed my braking ability. Too light and they lock up, too heavy and its like stopping a train. You have to find the best meduim that fits with your car and driving style...not simply the lightest wheel you can throw on the car
    Brakes are only as good as your tires
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Brakes are only as good as your tires
    Tell that to my Tech R-A's when I flat spot the shit out of them running my Miata hollow spokes (14" 10lbs) at speeds no greater then 60mph on stock 89 brakes with Porterfield pads lol....when I use the 11.5 lb (15") Enkie Super lights I don’t have this problem. I can go much deeper/harder into the pedal without full lock up...anything else on the miatas requires me to adjust the braking proportions and results in slower times. Though admittedly this only may pertain to my specific driving style. Same tire patch (205)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sport20
    Tell that to my Tech R-A's when I flat spot the shit out of them running my Miata hollow spokes (14" 10lbs) at speeds no greater then 60mph on stock 89 brakes with Porterfield pads lol....when I use the 11.5 lb (15") Enkie Super lights I don’t have this problem. I can go much deeper/harder into the pedal without full lock up...anything else on the miatas requires me to adjust the braking proportions and results in slower times. Though admittedly this only may pertain to my specific driving style. Same tire patch (205)
    Try a real tire...

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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    Try a real tire...

    RA1/Pilot sport cup/New Yokohama R comp/etc
    Got a set of Hoosier slicks next to my car now
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Got a set of Hoosier slicks next to my car now
    he wasn't talking about slicks... I believe the Avon(read shitty) Tech R A is an R comp like tire correct?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    he wasn't talking about slicks... I believe the Avon(read shitty) Tech R A is an R comp like tire correct?
    LOL...the are a Nationally successful Competition tire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sport20
    LOL...the are a Nationally successful Competition tire.
    Lot's of people drive Chevy's too... doesn't mean it is good...

    I have yet to see an Avon tire on one single car at any BMW/PCA/AUDI event yet...
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