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New Vossen Hybrid Forged
- Thread starter Nbk4t5e
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Well that makes sense . I stayed with a 9 wide because we don't make enough power to need a wider tire . I might go with some spacers to push them out a bit . 1/4" up front and 1/2" out back . I also went with a slightly shorter overall diameter on my wheel / tire combo . I figured if i was going to lower it , it might as well be lower to the ground . I figured the overall cost difference between a 10.5" wheel and tire to a 9" could be used towards other mods .
Just out of curiosity , what did you guys pay for your 10.5 combo ?
Just out of curiosity , what did you guys pay for your 10.5 combo ?
I'm not arguing with you over that . I completely understand what the purpose of a wider wheel/tire combo , track width does . I was merely saying that in this platform , actually people auto crossing or track racing is probably going to be few and far between . A competitive racer , or even occasional racer , is not out looking at a 50k+ Ford suv .
I personally love this ST and i am going to do mods to it that others may not like or understand but i don't care .
I personally love this ST and i am going to do mods to it that others may not like or understand but i don't care .
I took mine out and flogged the hell out of it on some twisty roads with a local car group last weekend. Considering they have a damn near 50/50 weight balance it surprised me with how well it took to the roads. Some bigger sway bars would turn these things into a real corner carver. The only time I was out-driven was on corner exits...it’s obviously lacking the power of the cars I was with but those guys were pretty surprised too.
Race car? Hell no...but there’s a lot of potential here.
Race car? Hell no...but there’s a lot of potential here.
Completely agree 100%
......but do you think you couldn't have done that with the 9" wide with spacer setup ? I would be willing to bet the 9" wide would perform the same . Now tack on another 100+whp and yes , I would think that it is almost essential to go wider . I am not knocking anyone that went 10.5 because i think it looks fantastic and does serve a purpose if you are using it for very spirited driving adventures....like you do . I am merely stating that most people will not use the vehicle for the same purpose . I also do my occasional spirited driving but i thought , for my purpose , i would use the extra money towards other mods that i want to do .
Lastly , if you are going to run through some twisty roads at speed.....put it on camera so we can enjoy it also
......but do you think you couldn't have done that with the 9" wide with spacer setup ? I would be willing to bet the 9" wide would perform the same . Now tack on another 100+whp and yes , I would think that it is almost essential to go wider . I am not knocking anyone that went 10.5 because i think it looks fantastic and does serve a purpose if you are using it for very spirited driving adventures....like you do . I am merely stating that most people will not use the vehicle for the same purpose . I also do my occasional spirited driving but i thought , for my purpose , i would use the extra money towards other mods that i want to do .
Lastly , if you are going to run through some twisty roads at speed.....put it on camera so we can enjoy it also
