Question about turn or curve???????????

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Sep 30, 2003 | 08:51 AM

LaBoy_Mini

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From: Beverly Hills

I have a question for all of the MINI owner that has 18” wheel and tires. I don’t know why I’m so terrify of the corner. It maybe because of I’m so used to driving the stock 17” R85 and now that I had move to the HP_Racing EVO 215x35x18. I’m so careful on every curve that I come across. I also think because of tire size may have some thing to do with it too. Just think 35-series that is very scary and I don’t know how long I will have to take to get use to it. I used to do about 75 or 80 mph on some curve but now maybe, maybe at 70mph top.

My question is DO I HAVE TO WORRY MUCH ABOUT “TURN OR CURVE” AND WELL MY WHEELS GET DAMAGE FROM THIS “TURN OR CURVE”? :???:

Any help or comment will be grateful.

Oct 1, 2003 | 12:29 AM

minihune

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From: Mililani, Hawaii

>>I have a question for all of the MINI owner that has 18” wheel and tires. I don’t know why I’m so terrify of the corner. It maybe because of I’m so used to driving the stock 17” R85 and now that I had move to the HP_Racing EVO 215x35x18. I’m so careful on every curve that I come across. I also think because of tire size may have some thing to do with it too. Just think 35-series that is very scary and I don’t know how long I will have to take to get use to it. I used to do about 75 or 80 mph on some curve but now maybe, maybe at 70mph top. :???:
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>>Any help or comment will be grateful.

I really don't think you have much to worry about if you keep your tires inflated to the correct pressure.
You pick the right line to pass through the turn and you don't go any faster than the driving conditions allow for.
See tirerack.com
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=EZ3&...ch/perform.htm

If you feel you need more driving time to get acustomed to your 18" rims then I would suggest driving school.

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Oct 1, 2003 | 08:25 AM

Antranik

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From: Calabasas, Los Angeles

Wheels won't get damaged from pressure you exert on them through curves, but they can if you go over a large pothole or anything that will cause a sudden impact to the wheel at speed. If you know the road you are driving on, you probably know if there is anything nasty in the way and just drive accordingly.