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Old 01-12-2013 | 01:43 AM
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Jim,

Agree about the S grips. Glad I don't have to use them that often. I always found the M grips faster on carpet, until I went to 55mm diameter tyres. Way more corner speed, means faster lap times.

Calvin
Hi Cal,
Do you compare then M-grips 60mm and 55mm, or a different 55mm tire?
60mm should have more grip than 55mm (contact surface), so I guess increased corner speed is due to the change in ride height?
Correct me if I´m wrong, I´m just thinking if a 60mm tire can reach the same corner speed again by making adjustments to the car? (lowering...)
Here in Europe in the Euro Cup everyone runs 60mm tire nowadays...

BR,
Matthias
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