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tyre and rim width
beaver34 - 30/9/11 at 05:58 PM

do you really need wider wheels at the rear if running wider tyres?

for instance could i run 13x6 front and rear, 185 fronts and a 205 rear width? to aid with grip or do i really want to be running 7 or 8 at the rear for that?

cliftyhanger - 30/9/11 at 06:39 PM

Have a peek here
http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

britishtrident - 30/9/11 at 07:56 PM

Handling is generally best with the tyre at the narrow end of the suitable fitments range for the wheel's width.

A wide tyre on a relatively narrow rim rolls/squirms about a more.

v8kid - 30/9/11 at 09:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Handling is generally best with the tyre at the narrow end of the suitable fitments range for the wheel's width.

A wide tyre on a relatively narrow rim rolls/squirms about a more.


Like he says. Generally 1" wider rim than tyre. Avon engineers are most helpful google them to get their agents phone no and give them a call.

Cheers!

snapper - 1/10/11 at 01:11 AM

205's on 6" rims for the rear whilst within the acceptable range are a bit to big, 7" would-be best

MikeFellows - 1/10/11 at 09:32 AM

ive gone 7" wheels with 205 rears and 185 fronts

if thats any use to you