2014 in-season testing - Silverstone July 8th-9th

[WaikeCU]

Lewis wants spinners too.

[SectorOne]

Looks a bit weird, but nice rim design. I think maybe 15 inches would be a nice transition first.

[bhall II]

Given the pairing with a current brake duct, it looks a bit like a wagon wheel.

[Thunder]

Bigger Brakes would be needed for sure.

Edit: The Angle of the Picture is of Course the worst in that regard, it looks better in that shot....

[WaikeCU]

I think with these tires, the feeling of bumps on the track surface will be increased.

[Thunder]

Of course the Tires themselves would be very much less effective as an extended suspension member than with the 13 Inch Wheels but that's up for the Suspension Gurus to fix.

[djos]

Now all we need is active suspension to make it's return and Michelin tires!

[Kiril Varbanov]

Just unusual after a very long term of 13" tyres. But definitely not bad.

My thoughts exactly. First impression was: "Damn it, I've already seen such pattern on the Cadillac Escalades driven by rap stars", but it really looks great couple of seconds later.

Moreover, this would mean re-engineering parts of the suspensions.

[seahawk]

I like it.

[iotar__]

Reason?

Another cost-cutting solution - everyone will be spending re-designing everything for new tyres, being forced to save on other areas and falling further behind.

[Thunder]

Teams are redisigning their Front suspensions every Year anyhow. The only change now would be that they don't have that much experience with the Larger Wheels.

[CHT]

Gold rim look great on the Lotus. Just wondering if they will strong enough for the curbs

[WaikeCU]

Looks like Hamilton spun early on the session in the gravel trap. He hasn't set a time yet. Must be a problem I think.