SLS/R197/C197 AMG: Acceleration and better Grip
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2011 SLS AMG, 2009 SL63 AMG, 2008 C63 AMG(SOLD)
Acceleration and better Grip
The stock spec are
Front:
263/35 ZR19
Rear:
295/30 ZR20
Would I get a better grip and acceleration If I replace the rear with 21 inch wheels and a wider offset?
Front:
263/35 ZR19
Rear:
295/30 ZR20
Would I get a better grip and acceleration If I replace the rear with 21 inch wheels and a wider offset?
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Not necessarily, I would go with a softer compound high performance tire. Obviously, if the contact patch is bigger, you will benefit from more tire to the road. But, that does not translate into instant grip. It is going to depend on many factors, and tire compound is usually the big hitter here. As an example, race cars would use slicks for dry pavement, which stick like glue, but comes rain and switching to radials is a no brainer. No size change here, just tread design and rubber compound. In my opinion, fronts and rear sizes are substantial in the example you have given here. Just my 2 cents!
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