billy
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| posted on 27/2/05 at 10:03 PM |
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tyre size
what do you peeps think is the best tyre size on the 7 type cars, im running 205-50-15 all round. im wondering why the likes of cateringvan use 205 on
the rear and 185-60-13 on the front. will i find better handling with 185 on the fronts?????? ta
luego-lo-cost finished,vauxhall 16v 2.0,twin 45s de-dion rear set up
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JoelP
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| posted on 27/2/05 at 10:13 PM |
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couldnt say for sure, but putting narrower tyres on the front should increase understeer and hence reduce over steer.
i think more significant is the 13" rims, ISTR that the taller sidewall helps generate more heat for grip as it wobbles. 
could all be BS though!
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Fifer
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 02:44 PM |
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205's all round on mine and the handling is great 
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britishtrident
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 08:08 PM |
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As the weight distribution is slightly tail heavy 185 fr 205 rear works out just right for the same tyre loading -- makes going into snap oversteer
less likely. They will both fit 6 inch rims, the narrower front tyre on a wide rim should give good steering response.
On the Europa JPS Twincam Lotus fitted 175/70 front 185/70 rear on 5.5x13 rims for similar reasons.
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