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Thread: Are the tires the weakest part in this car's handling?

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    The suspension in this car is easily the weakest link and as soon as you put sticker rubber on the car it will become painfully obvious.

    The factory Ensaves are capable of maxing out the car's suspension as-is.



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    I suppose the question is which would be fastest on a given circuit. a mirage with nice tires or a mirage with a nice suspension and stock tires. I'de place my money on tires, especially on a smooth circuit. But maybe given a really bumpy circuit the suspended car might be faster?? It'd be fun to find out

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    It would be too close to call - could go either way IMO:

    Wider tires (and rims) would hurt acceleration - which would counter whatever entry/exit speed you'll gain with that extra grip.

    New suspension will give you more confidence in the entry/exit of the corner. Newer suspension may or may not be lighter than stock as well.

    But with that said, depending on what wheels/tires and suspension setup you get, wheels and tires would probably be cheaper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ares View Post
    It would be too close to call - could go either way IMO:



    New suspension will give you more confidence in the entry/exit of the corner.
    not with greasy tires I bet they'd turn to chit in two laps



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