95 GSR wrote:
>
> This is my opinion.
>
> Being a good driver and having a car that handles well is better than having
> more HP. I really don't think the 13's will have any more traction over the
> 14's although the increase in final drive could be helpful. I guess it just
> depends if having the smaller diameter tires will allow you to keep the
> engine in your peak HP range better than your 14's do now. Personally
> though, I would go with the sway bars and bushings. Then go for the 13's,
> and when you've mastered the car, then go for more power.
Right now he is running on 14x6 wheels with 205/55-14 tires. The
difference between that and 13x9 wheels with 225/50-13 tires is very
significant. Probably will feel like as much of a difference as going to
race tires from street tires. Those tall 55 series tires are simply too
squishy for an SP car, and shortening the sidewalls along with
stretching them out over a wider wheel will make so much of a
difference.
I gotta say, go for the wheels and tires first. You already have some
kind of suspension going on there, and you will likely want to change
the spring rates anyway once you get used to the new wheel/tire setup.
-Josh2
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