 245 tyres in back, Will they be a problem with stock 2.0L? |
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| jgiroux67 |
 Mar 17 2005, 11:21 PM
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Guitar Shredder  Group: Members Posts: 593 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Turlock, CA Member No.: 2,157  |
I just made a deal for some wheels and tyres. They are 16x7's and 16x8's with 245's in the rear. Will that size tyre be too much for my stock 73 2.0L engine?
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 17 2005, 11:25 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,542 Joined: 1-February 03 From: Corona, CA Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
yummy! ronals! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
i know 225's on four bangers..... why would you have a problem? are you trying to compensate for something? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) |
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| Qarl |
Mar 17 2005, 11:28 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
It has nothing to do with your engine's displacement.
It has EVERYTHING to do with the backspacing and offset of the wheels. I am going to venture to guess that they will NOT fit under your stock fenders. 245s are usually fitted to 914s with flared fenders. I think you are going to rub either the fender or the trailing arm depending on the particular backspacing and offset of those wheels. |
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| jgiroux67 |
Mar 17 2005, 11:50 PM
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Guitar Shredder Group: Members Posts: 593 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Turlock, CA Member No.: 2,157 |
No I was thinking that it would be a problem for the engine to move them or would just make the car slower. I dont know
I have gt flares so it won't be a problem there |
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| Mueller |
Mar 17 2005, 11:57 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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a few things to consider:
the wider the tire the more rolling resistance you'll encounter, the tire/rim combo is generally heavier, is the tire OD larger than what you are currently running? If yes, the car will be slower to accelerate due to the change in effective gear ratios. about the only positive things are it'll look cool (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) and it "might" allow you to take certain corners just a tad bit faster due to the increased grip... |
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| Qarl |
Mar 17 2005, 11:58 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Okay... I understand your question now...
I don't know your answer. I think you'll be fine... no different then a 200 lb guy driving your car vs. a 150 lb guy... But then there is the issue of unsprung weight? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
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| Andyrew |
Mar 18 2005, 12:41 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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It is the only way to look cool...
But it wont get ya faster... You need to do that to the engine yourself. Do you plan on keeping the engine stock? If not, then go ahead and go with 245's on the back. You'll like the grip. but hate the fact that you cant get the rear around.. lol Trust me, I know... |
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 18 2005, 06:35 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,990 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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On a race track the car would be noticeably slower with tires that much bigger. On the street you may never be moving fast enough to notice the difference, except for the apparent gearing change.
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