Rounded vs flat?

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Rounded vs flat?

Postby Sir Slide Alot » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:20 am

I need some opinion's.

for full CS what's best? rounded tire or flat?

And how would angled tires be?
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Re: Rounded vs flat?

Postby tamiya » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:53 pm

is it just me or... whatever shape or contour you buy your tyres in, they'll stil wear flat to the ground...?
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Re: Rounded vs flat?

Postby DorkyMK3 » Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:48 am

^ Pretty much no matter how much your camber setup. The tires will eventually where back down to 0 degrees. Then you would start noticing your car's handling changes significantly.
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Re: Rounded vs flat?

Postby Sir Slide Alot » Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:56 am

Not if you drift on carpet only...
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Re: Rounded vs flat?

Postby DorkyMK3 » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:34 pm

^Very true! and Lucky, I go thru tires way too fast :(
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