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      11-29-2020, 04:57 PM   #51
solstice
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3 View Post
I don't consider going one-up is size to be "significant". The 20-21 MP wheels are 285/30R20-295/25R21 though. I think what is more telling is that they have reduced the width stagger, likely to offset the front weight bias.
Well we will have to disagree here. I’ve upsized cars front tire width one size a few times and there is a very notable difference. Two or three sizes (MP, maybe CS ) as will be the case with my car is very significant.

What further make me optimistic is that the majority of the preproduction car drivers singled out the front axles better bite when compared to the F82 competition. It is likely the main reason is improved front end tire grip. More front end grip should result in reduced understeer at the same speed. At the edge there could still be more understeer than the F8X but that will be at a higher speed than the F8X is capable of.

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