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daniel mason

posted on 19/2/10 at 11:02 PM Reply With Quote
tyres-rims?

i have seen some very good priced yokohama tyres which are 205/60/13. my question is will they be ok as front tyre on a 6" rim or will i need a narrower tyre around 185?
the tyres are A048's

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PAUL FISHER

posted on 19/2/10 at 11:16 PM Reply With Quote
You will be fine with a 205 60 13 on a 6" rim.

This site is good for reference.

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

just put your tyre size in,and it does the rest

[Edited on 19/05/04 by PAUL FISHER]

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deezee

posted on 20/2/10 at 09:13 AM Reply With Quote
I also like this particular tyre calculator as it draws out pretty pictures and gives you loads of useful info

http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp






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zilspeed

posted on 20/2/10 at 10:48 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
i have seen some very good priced yokohama tyres which are 205/60/13. my question is will they be ok as front tyre on a 6" rim or will i need a narrower tyre around 185?
the tyres are A048's


Daniel
Might it be a bit over tyred with a 205 on the front ?
A Caterham CSR 260 (similar power the Honda engine ?) uses a 195 on the front and a 255 on the back.
Hopefully someone with real knowledge of these things will be along soon to give some informed perspective.
From my own point of view, I have in the past went from a 205 down to a 185 on the front and found the car much more pleasant to drive.
I know it's a completely different proposition, but an Elise (I know, mid engined car, so very different) uses a comparatively narrow tyre up front. It's only steering a light frotn end after all, whereas the rears have more weight to carry and power to transmit.

What does the Honda weigh ?
And does anyone have any idea of weight distribution with one of these fitted ?

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