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Theo · 2003-07-31, 03:03 PM

I'm using WRX stock wheels. I purchased them through ebay cheap and was going to run them in DS. they are light and with the 45's I get a little lower gearing.

Now that I'm in STX I would rather have 17x7.5 rims. It seems that Matt and Scott are getting better tire wear with their 17's. My tires look cooked and the sidewalls are rough from rolling over. I don't know if it is my driving style or the smaller tire patch but the 16's seem hard pressed to hold up.

Since I have lowered my tire pressure and attempted to be smooth in the transitions it has been easier on my tires(and faster). My driving style is from off road racing and the technique does not transfer to tarmac well.

Be smooth, be smooth, and be smooth. and all the other stuff Dean said.

Theo

2003-07-31, 03:03 PM	#7
Theo EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 133	I'm using WRX stock wheels. I purchased them through ebay cheap and was going to run them in DS. they are light and with the 45's I get a little lower gearing. Now that I'm in STX I would rather have 17x7.5 rims. It seems that Matt and Scott are getting better tire wear with their 17's. My tires look cooked and the sidewalls are rough from rolling over. I don't know if it is my driving style or the smaller tire patch but the 16's seem hard pressed to hold up. Since I have lowered my tire pressure and attempted to be smooth in the transitions it has been easier on my tires(and faster). My driving style is from off road racing and the technique does not transfer to tarmac well. Be smooth, be smooth, and be smooth. and all the other stuff Dean said. Theo __________________ White WRX Family Wagon