Clio 182 cup'd
Quote: Originally posted by king.stromba on 17 February 2004
Quote: Originally posted by word_easy on 17 February 2004
Quote: Originally posted by king.stromba on 17 February 2004
Quote: Originally posted by G16NNN on 17 February 2004
Of course but i think what hes trying to say is that tyres now are betterQuote: Originally posted by king.stromba on 17 February 2004
Changing the tyres would be like changing the springs to a diffent spring. A spring is a spring, does the same job, but you cant argue that it wouldnt effect the cars handling.
Remember we are talking about tyre SIZE not compound. A 185,55,15 is a 185,55,15 (assuming same manufacturer). But you could get it in different compounds. Im talking about size. For example the speed rating differes amongst tyres of the same size and manufacturer, with the result that one wears faster at higher speeds. If however both tyres are new, there would be little difference between the two in terms of grip.
than tyres then so surely changing the tyres will affect the cars handling POSITIVELY??
NO. Using a different size, even if a latest tyres will affect the cars handeling NEGATIVELY
Likewise for uprating other suspension parts??
NO. The Williams already has uprated suspension in that it has been setup to run this suspension. If you claim to be better than Renault Sport at Suspension geometry setup, feel free to have a go.
After all as much work as Renault did on the handling of the willy - as with all their cars they were limited to constraints by the fact that it was a mass produced road car!!
But was designed to primarily handle well. It wasnt a compromise car as much as something like a 172.
Whereas an individual owner would be willing to lose some of the comfort of the ride in favour of better handling performance?
If you feel you can improve the Williams please feel free to try. If you do you will probably just end up destroying that Williams feel, which is in essence why it got its reputation. Read the latest Renault brochure on the 182, V6 and Cup. There is a small section on the Williams - Quote unflappable poise on cornering Best Hot Hatch Ever. And thats in a brochure trying to sell the latest cars.
Why assume that newer more technically advanced tyres will have negative affects on a cars handling?
IM NOT TALKING ABOUT COMPOUND, IM TALKING ABOUT SIZE AND MANUFACTURER. Is that clear enough for you? A standard size Michelin Pilot will always work better than a different tyre on a Williams
I would much prefer to have some state of the art tyres over some that were designed over 10 years ago, regardless of whether or not a car was tested on them!
Well enjoy your trip into the scenary then, when your state of the art tyres fail to grip the road correctly and transplant you into the nearest tree.
Why will it? Have you got any evidence to prove this or it it another one of your opinions?