will tires wear faster in sport 1 or 2 mode ?
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will tires wear faster in sport 1 or 2 mode ?
all things considered, & all factors being the same -
will a driver in sport 1 or 2 (button underneath shifter lit red) wear tires any faster than a driver with NO red lights on that central button near parktronic (i.e. comfort suspension mode) ?? thanks
will a driver in sport 1 or 2 (button underneath shifter lit red) wear tires any faster than a driver with NO red lights on that central button near parktronic (i.e. comfort suspension mode) ?? thanks
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Yes, but is it really noticeable? Not sure. Since Sport I & II both lower the car 10mm each, you introduce more negative camber as the car lowers. Not sure as to the exact change in camber, but excess negative camber will wear the insides of the tires.
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I doubt it matters much at all. You'll rip thru the rears before you know anyways. I am in Sport 2 90% of the time and Sport 1 the other 10%. I've never had uneven wear on my front except for minor cupping on both edges most likely from track days and heat cycling. Comfort is just way too floaty for me.
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I doubt it matters much at all. You'll rip thru the rears before you know anyways. I am in Sport 2 90% of the time and Sport 1 the other 10%. I've never had uneven wear on my front except for minor cupping on both edges most likely from track days and heat cycling. Comfort is just way too floaty for me.
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Yes, and even worse on cars that are lowered. To counteract this you need either crash bolts or Kmac bushings in the front and at least adjustable camber arms in the rear. Then a good alignment at the cars lowest setting.
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just expect to buy tires every 12 to 18 months or so...
by the way, the best launch of our cars is in "C" mode.
There is more weight distribution when you have softer suspension.
by the way, the best launch of our cars is in "C" mode.
There is more weight distribution when you have softer suspension.
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I have noticed that there is more tire wear in sports II. When I first got my car, I drove it around in sports II but came to the realization that sports I was comfortable but yet ride was firm. I went thru two sets of rear tires in sports II mode. Rear tires lasted much longer in Sports I. I rarely use comfort setting.
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