sonic
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 10:04 PM |
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What are the widest wheels you can put on the back of an MNR
As title really
I have always thought that the wheels on the back of some 7 type kits look to narrow.
So assuming i stick at 15"
What would be a good width wheel and tyre to go fore
Thanks
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 10:07 PM |
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Go too wide and you will affect the balance / handling and not for the better. I think 205's are about right with the power of an R1 but guess
you could stretch to 225's if you really have to.
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omega0684
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 10:43 PM |
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what engine are you running and what power does it have, i run 205/50/15's on the back of mine and they povide plenty of grip for my 2.1 pinto.
i have a mate who runs 225/50/15's on the back of his dax and he runs a nissan turbo! i think most people would say that 195's are more
than adequate.
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graememk
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 11:39 PM |
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i run 215 / 17's on the back of my nissan turbo if that helps, i think when i change i'll go 195 front and 205 rear
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Ivan
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 05:38 AM |
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I'll add my vote for not much wider than 215 and prefferably 195 to 205.
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Agriv8
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 08:32 AM |
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I have 225's on 15inch rims 7j or 7.5J cant remeber .
Not been for a run yet so cant tell you if they rub or not.
you also have to rember that it not just a case of what will fit under the arches, but also what wont make contact with the uprigh shock ect ect so
width , radius and ofset all come into play.
i would think 205 is enough for most.
regards
Agriv8
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 09:34 AM |
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Advice I got from MNR for best wheel/tyre combination for fastest lap times was 195/13 front and 205/13 rear. Apparently gives max grip while keeping
unsprung weight down for handling. Only reason to go bigger than 13 is to get bigger brakes in (which is not necessary on a 440Kg car but)
I'm told MNR are working on new rear wings that will take 225s but I imagine they are only of value on CECs, or for drivers who prefer
understeer bias for safety.
[Edited on 12/11/08 by sucksqueezebangblow]
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Agriv8
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 10:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
Advice I got from MNR for best wheel/tyre combination for fastest lap times was 195/13 front and 205/13 rear. Apparently gives max grip while keeping
unsprung weight down for handling. Only reason to go bigger than 13 is to get bigger brakes in (which is not necessary on a 440Kg car but)
I'm told MNR are working on new rear wings that will take 225s but I imagine they are only of value on CECs, or for drivers who prefer
understeer bias for safety.
[Edited on 12/11/08 by sucksqueezebangblow]
I would agree with that.
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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sonic
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 01:52 PM |
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Thanks for the replies guys
I am running 195/50/15s at the moment but don't look that wide from the rear
Thanks
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