I'm sure there is a point but a 285 is only 30mm skinnier than the widest commercial tire made.
I have personally mounted 335s on Corvettes, and depending on the manufacturer, they can be a hell of a lot more than 30mm wider than a 285.
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lol, incorrect.
I have personally mounted 335s on Corvettes, and depending on the manufacturer, they can be a hell of a lot more than 30mm wider than a 285.'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5 -
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You're right they are 40mm wider....Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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LMFAO!!!
Haha, numerically, yes, they are 50mm wider, but when you measure, depending on the manufacturer, they can be more than that. Yokohama builds tires skinny compared to BFG or Michelin for example. I measured some different 275/40/17s for my 6 series and there was a 1 inch difference in tread widths from the skinniest to the widest when I checked 5 different brands.'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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That's right and Hoosiers tires are wider than any street tire you can find size for size. 40mm was no accident....Originally posted by euroshark View PostLast edited by joshh; 02-17-2007, 01:02 AM.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 305 30 22=10.9" tread width.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 305 30 19=10.8" tread width.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scudera 345 35 19=11.5" tread width.
Hoosier A6 285 35 18=10.9" tread width.
How many mm to an inch? Biggest street tire made (that I know of) is a 355. Do the math.....
So it is almost exactly as I first mentioned.....30mm.I knew I'd been through this before.Last edited by joshh; 02-17-2007, 01:10 AM.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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lol
Still not seeing how there is any good argument here... You are comparing a track tire to a street tire. Thats like comparing J-Lo's ass to my skinny white ass, there are inherent differences...'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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Then maybe you should go back and read the last page. Drifting was mentioned and drifters do not use race tires. Clear yet. Following the thread helps.:up:Originally posted by euroshark View PostLast edited by joshh; 02-17-2007, 01:35 AM.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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