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Re: CSP tire/wheel questions

To: "Brad Cox" <coxb@trimofran.org>, <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: CSP tire/wheel questions
From: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:54:24 -0500
Brad sez:

>Right now I'm puzzling between a 13 and 14 inch wheel.  I know
the 13" will
>give me lower gearing, but could it be too low?

Unlikely, given your current speed capability in 2nd.

>  Are there any advantages to
>running one size or the other that are not related to gearing?

Weight.

 > What is
>considered the standard for most CSP cars?

I believe the current wisdom for CSP Hondas is 13 x 9 front, 13 x
8 rear, 225/50 or 225/45 tires all areound.

>Are my wheels allowed to
>protrude from under the wheel wells in CSP?

Yes. Specifically allowed in the rules.

Jay


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