sdh2903
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| posted on 29/6/15 at 07:51 PM |
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13 vs 15 wheel differences
Just drawing up a shopping list for my build and I'm torn when it comes to wheel choice. Both 13's and 15's will both fit over the
wilwoods I have planned but having never driven a car with 13's I'm after the real world opinions vs 15's.
13's - pros lower weight, better ride quality. Cons limited wheel choice (mx5 fitment)
15's - pros greater wheel and tyre choice. Cons slightly heavier
Anyone got any real world experiences of the differences?
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craig5
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| posted on 29/6/15 at 08:08 PM |
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i have minilight 13" and car handles great and nice ride quality due to high tyre wall
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SJ
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| posted on 29/6/15 at 08:25 PM |
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It makes some difference, but for me it is hard to be objective as I changed tyres from A539s to R888s.
It certainly doesn't make anything like as much difference as spending some time on geometry.
Interestingly the rolling radius of 185/60 13s is pretty much the same as 195/50 15s.
Stu
[Edited on 29/6/15 by SJ]
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bi22le
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| posted on 29/6/15 at 10:42 PM |
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Get some mega light weight 15"s.
An option maybe incase you was going to go for average weight 13".
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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neilp1
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| posted on 30/6/15 at 05:41 PM |
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I went from 14" to 13" pro race not much difference but I think they look better!!
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sdh2903
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| posted on 30/6/15 at 05:46 PM |
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Well I may have just won some 15 ultraleggeras on evil bay which has kind of made my mind up! Only issue is the guy is being a bit awkward about
courier collection.
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coozer
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| posted on 30/6/15 at 06:24 PM |
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I went from 15" to 13" pro 2.1's and they look better and with the taller wall the ride was smoother.
I will be going for 13" on my mx5 donor uprights.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 30/6/15 at 08:21 PM |
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15s will have stiffer sidewalls, respond slightly faster and break away less progressively. On average.
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 30/6/15 at 08:27 PM |
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Double post.
Interesting to see the possibility of 18/19s in f1
[Edited on 30/6/15 by coyoteboy]
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