tilly819
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 10:28 AM |
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13" wheel/tire combo ?
Hi all i am making the swap to 13" wheels on the roadster and was just wondering what most people are do as far as rim width goes and tire
width.
I am planning and using a 185/60/r13 on a 6" rim for the front and a 205/60/r13 on a 7" rim for the rear
what is everyone else using?????
cheers
tilly
F20C Haynes roadster 440 BHP/Tonne www.youtube.com/handmadeextreme
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 11:07 AM |
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I didn't think you could go smaller than 15 inch on the roadster due to the clearance on the rear upright.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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tilly819
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 11:34 AM |
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you are indeed correct, however my rear suspension is getting a re design 
tilly
F20C Haynes roadster 440 BHP/Tonne www.youtube.com/handmadeextreme
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 11:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tilly819
you are indeed correct, however my rear suspension is getting a re design
tilly
That's cool, I'd be very interested in what you come up with. I really want to switch to 13's too.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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tilly819
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 11:54 AM |
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its shaping up quite well, but my plan is a little more extreme than just a rear suspension redesign
tilly
F20C Haynes roadster 440 BHP/Tonne www.youtube.com/handmadeextreme
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RK
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 12:35 PM |
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Ground clearance is another potential problem area. It certainly was on my MK, causing me to miss the whole summer season. Think about where the stops
will be on your spring/dampers, and how long the springs will be.
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tilly819
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 01:33 PM |
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will do, like a said i am redesigning the suspension so things like that are being considered
tilly
F20C Haynes roadster 440 BHP/Tonne www.youtube.com/handmadeextreme
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snapper
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 01:38 PM |
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If you were running 205-50-15 the difference in diameter using 205-60-13 is -10mm
Should be able to dial that out without to much trouble
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I drink to forget
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dhutch
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 02:55 PM |
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My car was on 185/60/r13 front 205/60/r13 rear when I bought it, but now spends most of its time on 185/60/r13 all round due to massive price hike of
going wider. The 12m increase in height at the rear on a 185/60 205/60 combo is visually noticable but doesnt look silly.
Daniel
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adithorp
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 02:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tilly819
Hi all i am making the swap to 13" wheels on the roadster and was just wondering what most people are do as far as rim width goes and tire
width.
I am planning and using a 185/60/r13 on a 6" rim for the front and a 205/60/r13 on a 7" rim for the rear
what is everyone else using?????
cheers
tilly
Thats what I went with, except 6 1/2" rim on the front rather than 6"
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 17/9/12 at 03:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tilly819
its shaping up quite well, but my plan is a little more extreme than just a rear suspension redesign
tilly
Are you planning on doing anything with the caster on the front end while your at it ? That would be nice 
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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