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Originally Posted by Wandering Scot
Most 6.1 SRT8's came with 255's on the rear as part of the "track pack".
I have not heard if the '11 SRT8 has upsized the tires, but traction control can mitigate that.
A really extreme example of that is the new traction control on BMW's 200 rwhp superbike that's capable of going high 9's stock with a 190 rear tire.
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Traction control doesn't make you go faster, it prevents you from going slower. Most of the time, a good driver can post better 0-60's without TC engaged. Every time it engages, it slows the wheels down. And the systems usually are programed such that they'll take away more than what is required to prevent the wheels from spinning because its safer that way.
You can have all the power you want, but if TC is constantly engaging and taking away that power, whats the point in having it in the first place?