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Tyre size!!!
Steve - 19/2/13 at 10:09 PM

Hi people you've probably seen this question loads of times before, but here goes anyway. I have got some 13" x 7" mini lights, what size tyre would you recommend and which make??? Many thanks


INDY BIRD - 19/2/13 at 10:28 PM

I would go with a 205 if on the rear,

Tyre make depending if used for road only or track,?

So a bit more info really please


perksy - 19/2/13 at 10:31 PM

Do you need a tyre that's a general all rounder for fast road use or something more specific ?


Steve - 19/2/13 at 10:38 PM

Something for the road really, no plans for track use at the mo


daniel mason - 19/2/13 at 10:50 PM

what car? engine etc?


Not Anumber - 20/2/13 at 07:00 PM

To suit the geometry of most 7 based cars I'd say 175 to 195 (preferably 175 to 185) on the front and 185 to 205 on the back. No particular reason to go low profile- many have said they get good grip on a 65 profile tyre and it will help maintain a similar rolling circumference if you happen to be changing over from 15" rims with low profiles.

These cars are so light there is no point in giving them too much surface area of tyre especially on the front.


Steve - 20/2/13 at 09:11 PM

It's a locost 7 with a 1300 xflow was going 205 on rear and 185 on front but was not sure what profile to go for???