This video explores the relationship between tire width and wheel width on lap times. The Tire Rack team tests various combinations of tire and wheel sizes on a track, both in dry and wet conditions, to determine which setup is the fastest. The results may surprise you, as the team discovers that proper wheel support is more important than simply using the widest tire possible.
328628 1 год назад 16:12Tire Rack tests four different tire and wheel combinations on a road course to determine the fastest setup. They compare 225 and 245 width tires on 8 and 9 inch wheels, finding that the combination of tire width and wheel width is more important than tire size alone. The results suggest that a wider wheel may be the key to achieving the fastest lap times.
194808 1 год назад 5:44Tire Rack tests four extreme performance summer tires on a track, including two new contenders: the Bridgestone Potenza Race and the Nankang Sportnex CR-S. The team evaluates each tire's handling, steering, traction, and lap times, comparing them to the benchmark Yokohama ADVAN A052 and the Continental ExtremeContact Force. The results reveal some surprising contenders and offer valuable insights for drivers seeking the fastest tire for their summer track days.
53030 1 год назад 5:31This video tests the performance of tires with different tread depths, comparing new, worn, and nearly legally worn tires. The tests involve panic stops on a wet asphalt surface, measuring the stopping distance and speed of a sedan and a pickup truck equipped with tires of varying tread depths. The results highlight the importance of tread depth for safe braking in wet conditions.
122581 17 лет назад 3:43This video compares the performance of original equipment Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires on a Tesla Model 3 to the popular replacement market Michelin CrossClimate2 tires. The video tests both tires for range, noise, ride quality, handling, wet traction, light snow, and ice performance, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of each tire in various driving conditions.
41468 1 год назад 4:00This video tests the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus, an ultra-high performance all-season tire designed for responsive handling and good performance in various weather conditions. The video explores the tire's performance on dry and wet roads, including its handling, comfort, and braking capabilities.
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