Evosport | New Monoblock ES105 Wheel + Carbon Diffuser for F430
May 19, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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May 19, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Won't have traction with a tiny side wall.
What's the side wall like on those Michelins?
What's the side wall like on those Michelins?
May 19, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Yes, that was a design element we were going for.
Owner doesn't really drive the car hard, but bigger brakes are going on the car soon as it is a must for that power.
They're big 
Again, as you eluded to on hard acceleration the side wall on street cars with a small aspect ratio it doesn't generate enough contact patch for maximum grip as it flexes (visualize the sidewall on a drag radial). With the Cups in a 345/30 there is A LOT of grip and sidewall. Visually it's not the most appealing to some but it is functional. Keep in mind the Enzo came with 345/35's in the rear so an even BIGGER sidewall, albeit not a DOT-R tire like the Cups.
Owner doesn't really drive the car hard, but bigger brakes are going on the car soon as it is a must for that power.
Again, as you eluded to on hard acceleration the side wall on street cars with a small aspect ratio it doesn't generate enough contact patch for maximum grip as it flexes (visualize the sidewall on a drag radial). With the Cups in a 345/30 there is A LOT of grip and sidewall. Visually it's not the most appealing to some but it is functional. Keep in mind the Enzo came with 345/35's in the rear so an even BIGGER sidewall, albeit not a DOT-R tire like the Cups. Last edited by Simon @ Evosport; May 19, 2010 at 05:11 PM.
