clockwork
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 posted on 24/8/07 at 05:41 PM |
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Wheels and tyres
For a bike engined (~150bhp) car what would you recommend?
I was thinking 185/60 R13 all around sitting on 13X6 rims, but then I thought I might be better off with wider rears, ie 205/60 R13. 13X7 rims.
Then I thought what about 205/60 R13. 13X7 all around, at least then I can swap the wheels front to back.
What do people recommend please?
P.S. Searched and failed.
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worX
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 06:31 PM |
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I am pretty sure that a decent set of 185's will Easily cope with 150Hp!
Steve
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clockwork
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 06:49 PM |
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Used to get the tail out on my lotus using 225's, and that had the engine pressing down at the back 
More road tyres though, hence my query.
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin.
"Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" Morons the world over.
Locost/Kit builders info and FAQ website:- www.carbuilders.info
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Omni
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 07:04 PM |
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On my 150 BHP Kit I will putting 185/60/R13's (13x6) on my fronts and 205/60/R13's (13x6) on my rears
So basically the same. The 205/60's will fit fine on the 13x6's.
The larger rears will also give me a slightly better top end of 129 mph with my 3.54 ratio diff.
I will be making sure my tires are nice and sticky though 
Have fun and HTH.
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Coose
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 07:40 PM |
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R888s. The only answer! 
Spin 'er off Well...
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bigrich
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 08:55 PM |
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13x7 with r888's 185 front 205 rear but with 180 bhp zx10r
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zetec mike
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| posted on 25/8/07 at 07:22 AM |
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Wheels and tyres
I had 205 rears and 185 fronts on my 2.0L zetec powered dutton (210 BHP) and it worked fine. Toyo R888's are the buisiness for grip. I have a
set of 13" RS alloys with 888's fitted if anyones interested.
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