Reasons foe why the TC has a smaller diameter tires than the SC???
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Reasons foe why the TC has a smaller diameter tires than the SC???
Up here is Michigan you are constantly swirving in your lane to avoid potholes. Being chevrolet they reduced the tire diameter from the SC to the TC by 6/10 of an inch,what are the benefits of a smaller tire diameter.?
I thinking it would give a quicker 0-60 timeand better handling.
SS/ SC 215/45-18= 25.61 inches tall.
SS/ TC 225/40-18= 25.08 inches tall.
I know the 225s provide better traction over the 215s but at the sacrifice of less sidewall.
Idealy I wish they used a 235/40/18 which would be 25.4 inches tall. But with the tolerances from car to car, one could have rubbing. The other big issue being tire manufactures do not suggest using 235/40-18 on anything less than 8 inches wide.
I thinking it would give a quicker 0-60 timeand better handling.
SS/ SC 215/45-18= 25.61 inches tall.
SS/ TC 225/40-18= 25.08 inches tall.
I know the 225s provide better traction over the 215s but at the sacrifice of less sidewall.
Idealy I wish they used a 235/40/18 which would be 25.4 inches tall. But with the tolerances from car to car, one could have rubbing. The other big issue being tire manufactures do not suggest using 235/40-18 on anything less than 8 inches wide.
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Possibly better tire selection. 215/45R18 is an oddball size previously only widely used on a Ferrari. Stock size selection isn't that great. A lot of people go to 225/40R18 to get a better selection of tire.
You guys are more than likely overthinking things. They probably got a better deal on the TC tires than they did on the SC if they bought the 225/40 size. Money drives most of the automotive industry.
You guys are more than likely overthinking things. They probably got a better deal on the TC tires than they did on the SC if they bought the 225/40 size. Money drives most of the automotive industry.
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