The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working
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Thanks!! The tire tread definitely makes them seem like more of a daily tire compared to the Kumhos. I'll need to drive on them more to see. On my way to work, I noticed that the steering response isn't as quick or crisp as it is with the Kuhmos. I had to fill the tires with more air at lunch so maybe the steering response was effected by the low tire pressure?
When I first started driving with the wheels on, it felt weird. The steering wheel turns with noticeably less effort. I'm thinking it's due to the lower weight of the wheels?
I'll just kill the Kuhmos on the track. Then, I might sell them and buy a set of 17x8s for the track. 18" tires are just too damn expensive!
That makes sense. The less sticky Yokohama tires have less grip...so less friction when the wheel's turning.
The MSRs have 225/35/18 and the RX8s have 235/40/18. I'm not sure how much of a weight different there is between the tires.
I haven't look much since I'm working (and my boss is near by lol)...but I'll try to find the weights of the wheels.
That's definitely a good plan. It's really easy to find used slicks in that size.
Don't sell the RX8 wheels though they look sexy on your car!
Use up the S Drives then get rid of those!That's definitely a good plan. It's really easy to find used slicks in that size.
Don't sell the RX8 wheels though they look sexy on your car!
Haha...I won't have to think about this for a while hopefully. So I'm not sure yet.
I just found the weights for my wheels on MSR's site and they say 22lbs each. How much do RX8 wheels weigh? I can't find a solid answer on any forum...some say 22, some say 23, and some say 24! lol
Wes was telling me about an article in Grassroots Motorsports magazine that they used a Miata as a test mule with lightweight wheels and heavy wheels and the lap time differences were very small, I believe less than a half second. So I wouldn't worry too much about wheel weight.
PrinceValorum
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Lol you must be doing okay with your memory, old man, I don't even remember that! It must be the GRM from 2005 that we got at Team Sahlen's, because that's the only issue I have.
princess peach
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come on pops, that was me... now I see how much attention you pay when I'm talking to you...
princess peach
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for some reason I got an invitation from BMW in the mail to day to participate in a drive and support thing that they do. I shall be driving a 650i on July 8
PrinceValorum
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I'm sorry
come on pops, that was me... now I see how much attention you pay when I'm talking to you...
Obviously he put the more youthful/attractive (less sleazy) face with the statement in his memory!
princess peach
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I bet you are
but but thats why he likes me, because I'm sleazy... right pumpkin?
Fiji Mazda3
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Is that the Susan G. Komen thing for breast cancer?
Oy. lulz
My buddies asked me to sit in on bass for their band (The Uncanny Xela) at the Great Lakes Burning River Festival July 23rd. I'm pretty stoked. They are great muscians and I miss playing out live. There will be lots of beer there, guys.
http://www.burningriverfest.org/
My buddies asked me to sit in on bass for their band (The Uncanny Xela) at the Great Lakes Burning River Festival July 23rd. I'm pretty stoked. They are great muscians and I miss playing out live. There will be lots of beer there, guys.
http://www.burningriverfest.org/
PrinceValorum
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- 95 626 FS, 89 Toyota Derux 4x4
Oy. lulz
My buddies asked me to sit in on bass for their band (The Uncanny Xela) at the Great Lakes Burning River Festival July 23rd. I'm pretty stoked. They are great muscians and I miss playing out live. There will be lots of beer there, guys.
http://www.burningriverfest.org/
Ganna remember how to play?
princess peach
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actually no, it's to support the US olympic team
