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Old 10 Oct 2018, 10:55 (Ref:3855882)   #3336
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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks View Post
I'm all for 18" -- the problem is 18" LMP tyres have a larger overall diameter than Formula car tyres.

F1 and Indycar tyres only have an approximately 660mm overall diameter, quite a bit smaller than what LMP1 and GT racing use. The change to 18" will be a break from tradition and will increase the overall diameter of the tyres slightly.
Being 18" they will have a larger diameter but is it about a break from tradition or more to do with aesthetics? In 2014 the Lotus F1 team tested 18" tyres and rims and they look alright to me. What do others think?
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