Tire choices?, 205/50/15 of 215/60/15? |
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Tire choices?, 205/50/15 of 215/60/15? |
Jetsetsurfshop |
Nov 10 2013, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 814 Joined: 7-April 11 From: Marco Island Florida Member No.: 12,907 Region Association: South East States |
I have a few sets of wheels and wondered if theres any reason I would need two different tire sizes? I currently running 205/50/15, think I need 215/60s? Would this be beneficial at a larger track like Sebring?
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brant |
Nov 10 2013, 09:14 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Compound is more important than size. 60 series is going to effect handling. I'd change gearing or redline if that's the intent.
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Woody |
Nov 10 2013, 09:22 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
60 is way too tall.
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r_towle |
Nov 10 2013, 09:51 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,638 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I have a few sets of wheels and wondered if theres any reason I would need two different tire sizes? I currently running 205/50/15, think I need 215/60s? Would this be beneficial at a larger track like Sebring? Get a spreadsheet with a gear chart. Add in tire diameter Add in your optimal RPM where you make peak power You should be able to plot the tire diameter or gearing that will provide you with what you need. |
6freak |
Nov 11 2013, 09:33 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
[quote name='Jetsetsurfshop' date='Nov 10 2013, 05:23 PM' post='1954847']
I have a few sets of wheels and wondered if theres any reason I would need two different tire sizes? yes! because options are good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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