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Originally Posted by wooderson
So all things being equal (driver expertise as well)....will a car with the standard 275/18 square set up get around the track faster than a car with the standard staggered set up, either 18 or 19? I have a new square set up waiting to go on soon.
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If the staggered setup causes the car to understeer, possibly. Assuming both drivers are good, the guy with the understeering car may be able to compensate with a different line.
Your question is predicated upon "....all else being equal". And, that is something that is nearly impossible to achieve and, not very relevant for a single car. I would choose a tire setup that is most practical for you and tweek the chassis to tune out any undesirable behaviors. If you end up with rear axle traction issues, you may need to go staggered and then reevaluate your position. But, that will certainly be more expensive and less practical. If that happens, I'd either focus on driving technique to launch the car better or, just stop launching it. hahaha