My car goals= ~350WHP~ 350WTQ
DIRT CAPABLE...I REPEAT...DIRT/BUMPS/TRAILS/NASTY URBAN ROADS and smooth ride. But fast as F×uck
Not a tarmac time attack
First off, I replaced the stock tires on my 2015 wrx. 235/45-17 Dunlop sportmaxx summer tires. Harsh ride, but grip fine in dry and decent in the wet.
NEW TIRES
sumitomo HTR P02 all season, with a M+S stamp on the side. Take it for what it is...245/45-17 so a tad bit thicker sidewall. Let's take a look.
Meaty Urban Assault Tires
If you don't know about sumitomo....YOU SHOULD. They are one of the LARGEST rubber/tire manufactures in japan, they own other companies and make some of Dunlops tires. About $350 delivered to my door.
How's it ride???......great, not as harsh. Handles deep water much better, and high speeds in the rain. It's W rated.
Sidewalls feel good. Inside of tire looked and felt quality.
NO COMPLAINTS
...and dirt traction is stellar.
I recommend trying out sumitomo
Later I plan to run a 17x9 rim and 265 or wider tires.
Secondly...i disconnected both of my sway bars the other day
People say how scary it is to run no Front or horrible experience with no rear sway bar...its NOT TRUE.
I am loving it, and plan to leave them disconnected for a while.
This new 2015 chassis is 30%stiffer than previous gens...and at the end of the day it's just a small "sports" car..not a Ford explorer. No sway bars is no big deal. I did every single road test I could for about 4 hours and settled on.."yup! I like it"
It feels like a rally car
Now the suspension can move truly INDEPENDENTLY. And i plan to brace up the frame even more. Weld up a tube Front end and group N trans mounts etc, and lots more power. The super wide 265+ size tires will add in grip.
ROADS I TESTED ON
And many more plus slolam and everything else. But these cobble stone roads were a nightmare of a bit** before I removed the sway bars..
Long story short. Have fun, give it a shot for a weekend. Just unbolt the endlinks, and go for a trail drive or beach or explore wherever you live. It's pretty fun.
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DIRT CAPABLE...I REPEAT...DIRT/BUMPS/TRAILS/NASTY URBAN ROADS and smooth ride. But fast as F×uck
Not a tarmac time attack
First off, I replaced the stock tires on my 2015 wrx. 235/45-17 Dunlop sportmaxx summer tires. Harsh ride, but grip fine in dry and decent in the wet.
NEW TIRES
sumitomo HTR P02 all season, with a M+S stamp on the side. Take it for what it is...245/45-17 so a tad bit thicker sidewall. Let's take a look.
Meaty Urban Assault Tires
If you don't know about sumitomo....YOU SHOULD. They are one of the LARGEST rubber/tire manufactures in japan, they own other companies and make some of Dunlops tires. About $350 delivered to my door.
How's it ride???......great, not as harsh. Handles deep water much better, and high speeds in the rain. It's W rated.
Sidewalls feel good. Inside of tire looked and felt quality.
NO COMPLAINTS
...and dirt traction is stellar.
I recommend trying out sumitomo
Later I plan to run a 17x9 rim and 265 or wider tires.
Secondly...i disconnected both of my sway bars the other day
People say how scary it is to run no Front or horrible experience with no rear sway bar...its NOT TRUE.
I am loving it, and plan to leave them disconnected for a while.
This new 2015 chassis is 30%stiffer than previous gens...and at the end of the day it's just a small "sports" car..not a Ford explorer. No sway bars is no big deal. I did every single road test I could for about 4 hours and settled on.."yup! I like it"
It feels like a rally car
Now the suspension can move truly INDEPENDENTLY. And i plan to brace up the frame even more. Weld up a tube Front end and group N trans mounts etc, and lots more power. The super wide 265+ size tires will add in grip.
ROADS I TESTED ON
And many more plus slolam and everything else. But these cobble stone roads were a nightmare of a bit** before I removed the sway bars..
Long story short. Have fun, give it a shot for a weekend. Just unbolt the endlinks, and go for a trail drive or beach or explore wherever you live. It's pretty fun.
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