What would be your recommended choice for wheels and tyres for a R1 bec? not sure what size to go for. dif is 3.38 or 3.62 lsd.(not fitted yet) also what tyres do you guys use and what sort of cost
Not got one but helped to build one. Go for the 3.38 diff if you can and then look for a set of 13" wheels with 185/60/13 tyres (maybe 205/60/13 on the rear if you fancy a little more grip). We piked up a set of old Ford alloys that came out quite nicely for a very good price with a few cans of paint and a large tub of elbow grease - have a look at 001Ben's pics
thanks paul. was thinking of 15" wheels due to the car bieng for road use only.
maybe go for 195/50/15's then - seems to be a good choice of tyres in that size such as Toyo R888's etc. This will give a similar overall
diameter to the 60 profile 13's anyway and should suit the gearing of the R1 with a 3.38 diff. What brakes are you going with? Sierra rear disks
will probably push you towards the 15's anyway.
Run the figures for you. With a 195/50/15 tyre, the 3.62 diff gives 122mph max speed, the 3.38 gives 130mph max speed. Definately go for a 3.38 if you
can get one then.
[Edited on 11/2/09 by Paul TigerB6]
A lot of people like the 15" for looks.
- Depends on budget, WSCC havea group buy on 13" race wheels which made them quite a lot cheaper.
Otherwise old ford capri wheels seams to be going for £50 a set all over the place.
- Im then looking at Yoko A048's tyres, possably the cheaper Toyo R888's
Cant help really, but thats might thoughts.
Daniel
Just to put another element into the equation...
Other than cost (ignore for now), is there any reason why you wouldn't have 13" for the track and then change to 15" for the road and
looks? I'm thinking geometry setup, toe, camber, ride height etc. Would it make big differences to those?
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Originally posted by mads
is there any reason why you wouldn't have 13" for the track and then change to 15" for the road and looks? I'm thinking geometry setup, toe, camber, ride height etc. Would it make big differences to those?
The only difference you may notice is the unsprung weight and it's gyroscopic effect through the steering. But obviously that depends on there
being a noticeable weight difference between the 13" and 15" wheel/tyre combination.
Phil
13" wheels with Toyo R888s. There is no other option....
cant decide between 13" & 15"?
go for 14s, i have 
i think it depends what look your going for, i think mine sits perfectly on the 14s:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/meeerrrk/LOCOBLADE010.jpg?t=1234473929
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Originally posted by Coose
13" wheels with Toyo R888s. There is no other option....