I join you in lamenting the loss of 27-28 inch tall sticky rubber in small wheel diameters.
I join you in lamenting the loss of 27-28 inch tall sticky rubber in small wheel diameters.
We should have a "Gee thanks Hoosier for discontinuing my tire size" party.
(My Fmod is in similar straights, probably easier for me though)
This is probably going to be a dumb question. Except for the fact that they look awesome, what is the advantage to running a bigger tire in the rear than the front? Does it have something to do with the bigger contact patch on a slick?
In reply to ojannen :
Not dumb at all. Bigger contact patch and the tire acts as part of the suspension, but it's harder to get temp into it.
Gimp (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to sleepyhead the buffalo :
Thank you for your kindness during this difficult time.
yeah, I guess I just blurted that out; emotional word vomit style.
to quote Lincoln, upon inspecting a model of the USS Monitor for the first time, who said: "All I have to say is what the girl said when she stuck her foot in the stocking. It strikes me there's something in it."
In reply to sleepyhead the buffalo :
Honestly, it cracked me up... lol
What size is the new tire? Close to a 315/30/18?
JMcD said:What size is the new tire? Close to a 315/30/18?
I'll be going to that or wider when I set up for street tires. The slicks are 355/65R16.
Gimp (Forum Supporter) said:JMcD said:What size is the new tire? Close to a 315/30/18?
I'll be going to that or wider when I set up for street tires. The slicks are 355/65R16.
I'm guessing 65 is a typo?
In reply to JMcD :
unexpectedly
650 = 25.6" tall?
that's gonna be a bit different 
In reply to JMcD :
Just enough to create a lot of work.
Enjoy this small update while I look up my last tetanus shot info...
I've been quiet here (house projects and taking the season off), but I wanted to break my silence to help a friend and fellow racer.
DC Region racer, Shane Chinonn, had a mountain biking accident and is facing a tough battle ahead. If you've been to a DC or National event, chances are you've seen or met Shane. To put it briefly, he's the best of us. Aside from being an incredible competitor, he's an amazing father, husband, and friend.
Tragically, a recent mountain biking accident left Shane with severe injuries, including a broken neck and fractured spine. He has had two complex spinal surgeries and is facing a long road to recovery. Presently he can move his arms but has no fine motor skills and is not yet able to move his legs.
His family has set up a gofundme at https://gofund.me/8554ba25
If you can help, I know Shane, his family, friends, and the entire community would appreciate it.
Gimp (Forum Supporter) said:I've been quiet here (house projects and taking the season off), but I wanted to break my silence to help a friend and fellow racer.
DC Region racer, Shane Chinonn, had a mountain biking accident and is facing a tough battle ahead. If you've been to a DC or National event, chances are you've seen or met Shane. To put it briefly, he's the best of us. Aside from being an incredible competitor, he's an amazing father, husband, and friend.
Tragically, a recent mountain biking accident left Shane with severe injuries, including a broken neck and fractured spine. He has had two complex spinal surgeries and is facing a long road to recovery. Presently he can move his arms but has no fine motor skills and is not yet able to move his legs.His family has set up a gofundme at https://gofund.me/8554ba25
If you can help, I know Shane, his family, friends, and the entire community would appreciate it.
"In" bump.
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