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Originally Posted by bogart
Why did you decide to go with the 255 vs. a 245 or 235 that may fit without modification?
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My previous setup was 225/255 Star Spec. I simply didn't want to give up any traction in the rear, and I wanted to be able to rotate tires. Adding camber plates was only possible solution. I went with 17s for two reasons. Lighter weight and cheaper to replace tires.
Last year I participated in 5 HPDE events and about 10 Auto-X events. My tires lasted around 8k miles. Believe it or not but the fronts wore out before rears, especially at the outer shoulder. I probably would be able to squeeze another 1 to 2K out of rears as they've just touched wear bars.
Not to mention that I had to adjust my driving style before as it was very easy to overpower front tires at any event. I've yet to attend a HPDE event but after some runs at Auto-X I can tell you that I will be able to push the car harder on the track and therefore have more fun. It is all about adrenaline rush
