fha772
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 12:20 PM |
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Wheel/tyre size, any advice please?
Hello all,
Just been going through my parts list, and seeing what i need to buy for my Haynes Roadster project.
The 1 thing i want to start looking for is wheels and tyres.
I just wondered what your views and opinions were on what is the best size wheels and tyres for handling on a Haynes?
I'm not bothered about ride comfort, just purely for road holding and handling.
I know there are other factors, such as suspension set-up and other variables.
I just want to start looking for wheels ASAP, so i have a chance of coming across a bargain.
Cheers Frank.
[Edited on 28/9/10 by fha772]
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=6743&start=105
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adithorp
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 12:24 PM |
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In a light car 13". Does depend on whether they'll go over your calipers.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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fha772
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 12:33 PM |
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I'm going to try a set of 13" Escort mexico rims on the hubs, but I've been told they won't fit over the rear discs.
What would be the ideal width for the wheels?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 01:33 PM |
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Im using 225/55R16's on mine and then upgrading to 245/45R17 after IVA. Not the norm but then nor is my car 
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nick205
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 01:42 PM |
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The accepted wisdom is smaller is better - i.e. 13" rims with 185 front tyres and 205 rear tyres.
13" and 15" will allow the widest and usually most economic tyre choice.
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fha772
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 02:40 PM |
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I suppose i should have mentioned, I'm running a 250bhp(to start with...) BMW 2.8, out of an E36 328i.
So, i need to get the power down.
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Frosty
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| posted on 29/9/10 at 02:30 PM |
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I'd definitely go with 13 inch wheels, and only go larger if you have to. Rear brake clearance is normally the problem.
You have such a huge range of tyre options in 13 inch, and also you can run a tall sidewall with 13 inch wheels, allowing the tyre to comply with the
road.
The wheels are also a bit lighter than 15 inch wheels. Even 1kg per wheel is a good thing to save since it's unsprung, and it's hard
really to save unsprung weight (unless you have deep pockets and like the idea of carbon brakes LOL).
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