Did You Know - Wheels & Tires Edition

Things Every Self-Respecting Car Buff Should Know

It's not the tires' size that counts, it's how you use them

• It stands to reason that wider tires give you more grip. If you as a driver don't know how to take advantage of that grip, though, or if your car's suspension isn't prepared for it, you're wasting much of a great tire's potential. Think of the tires as one part of an overall system that needs to be in balance with itself. You wouldn't use a store-bought marinade packet on a prime NY strip any more than you'd pull out the fancy China for chili dogs.

But the same isn't true of wheel diameter

• Wider wheels can enable wider tires, but larger-diameter wheels very rarely provide an actual performance benefit. And that's perfectly fine. So long as you buy larger-diameter wheels for show, not performance or ride comfort, do what you want.

(Thrillist.com)

F1 Steering Wheels Sure Have Changed A Lot

The Evolution Of An F1 Steering Wheel Isn't As Simple As You'd Think

(Jalopnik.com)

I'm Sure This Would Be A Very Successful Business

(BroBible.com)

Do You Want A THOT Or A Wifey?

(BroBible.com)

Are They Too Late To The Game?

Hot Toyota Gazoo sub-brand poised to rival Mercedes-AMG and BMW M

Gazoo Racing motorsport arm has already produced hot models for the Japanese market; a faster Yaris could be on the way 

Toyota is considering transforming its Gazoo Racing motorsport arm into a performance road car brand to rival the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.

In addition to co-ordinating Toyota’s international motorsport activities in, for instance, the World Endurance Championship and World Rally Championship, Gazoo Racing fettles road cars that are sold on the Japanese market. It sells limited-edition machines under two banners: GRMN (Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring) and G’s.

Koei Saga, the boss of both Gazoo Racing and Toyota’s powertrain division, said it “is my intention” to increase Gazoo’s presence in road car markets other than Japan to promote the link between its racing and road car activities.

He said: “In Europe, the challenge is bigger because we have more competitors here, and it is also an issue of cost. However, I am very much working on that so we can have a brand like the M brand.”

(AutoCar.co.uk)

If I Had The Money, I'd Do This

Dine with Thomas Keller, Curtis Stone with This Pricey Package 

Ultimo returns to the Venetian with Paul Bartolotta and more

Guests sit at an enormous table that spans the entire Grand Colonnade of the Venetian. Dom Perignon, DAOU Vineyards, Marqués de Murrieta, Memento Mori and Pio Cesare pour pairings with the meal.

Tickets start at $4,551 per couple for a luxury suite package that includes a luxury suite, car service to and from the airport, Belvedere and caviar welcome reception at Paiza Club, a hot air balloon trip or Rolls-Royce driving experience, Dom Pérignon picnic, Louis Vuitton fashion experience, the Grand Banquet, Lalique after party, and farewell brunch at Hacienda Patrón. The $5,751 takes guests through a similar experience, but they stay in a Renaissance suite.

For tickets, visit venetian.com/ultimo. This is the fourth year of the event.

(Vegas.Eater.com)

These Look Good

Nike Air Max Uptempo 2 “Urban Haze”

(CavemanCircus.com)

Welcome To Adulthood

25 Moments That Were Amazing As A Kid But Mostly Suck As An Adult

Eating at McDonald’s

Going to the mall

Saturday morning cartoons

Complete list (CavemanCircus.com)