tire question....should i run 225s all the way around, auto-x and street |
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tire question....should i run 225s all the way around, auto-x and street |
pete-stevers |
Oct 28 2006, 01:44 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i am planning to use a yok 225 advans on the rear, but for the fronts i am not sure, i can fit a 225 or should i go with a 205....
is it not good to put 225s all the way around ? i would like to auto cross the car, but will be streeted too the rims i am running are 15x7s and 8s |
VegasRacer |
Oct 28 2006, 02:56 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
225' will fit on the front, no problem. I've got 225's on 16x8 Fuchs on all 4 corners. If I had 7's up front, I think I would choose to run 205's. BTW - Have you considered the Toyo T1-R ? I have been very happy with them. |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 28 2006, 03:09 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
you have flares?
i have 225 advans and they are seriously an inch bigger than street 225 tires... |
VegasRacer |
Oct 28 2006, 03:29 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
What 'cha got on there now Steve?
This combo looks pretty good. Attached image(s) |
JPB |
Oct 28 2006, 03:34 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Wow, that be toiet, toiet like the skin in my condom.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Way toiet. |
WaideS |
Oct 28 2006, 03:35 PM
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Has been Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 25-January 06 From: Valley of the Sun Member No.: 5,475 Region Association: None |
I have no idea about autox, but I have 225's all the way around now and I love em. I think you'll be happy with them
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pete-stevers |
Oct 28 2006, 04:42 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
the "harlot" has 225 s on sevens all the way around but......................
"gizmo"...is going to have flares...and 8s in the rear.... and sevens up front.... but honestly i have never really pushed the harlot to her limits.... so i don't know if i should have a smaller tire up front or if i should use the 225 all the way around.... is there any determent to handling using the 225s all around as opposed to a 225 rears and 205s front combo?? since the cat is out of the bag i bought the blue WCC raffle queen from Craig..... i needed somthing to keep me busy and out of trouble |
VegasRacer |
Oct 28 2006, 04:55 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
Yes there will be minor handling differences between 205's vs. 225's.
However....... With a name like 'Gizmo' and flares? ..... 225's front & 245's rear! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) End of discussion. Good Luck and Congrats on the new project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif) |
pete-stevers |
Oct 28 2006, 05:51 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i can't get any bigger than 225s unless i use a dunlop sp8000s...which are big bucks.....i can get the 225s for 155 a piece...the 245s for 369 apiece...
and that tire is the only road tire option for for a 15 inch rim...in a unless someone knows better so yes if i can go bigger i will...... |
VegasRacer |
Oct 28 2006, 06:06 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
QUOTE so yes if i can go bigger i will...... Easy . . . . . go 16. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) That will give you lots more tire choices. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) *(sorry - i don't know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) about 15" options) |
pete-stevers |
Oct 28 2006, 06:22 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i hav a set of old bbs mahle rims that i am refinishing......and i kind like em a lot....
if i did 16s i would follow dan roots idea of widening 16x 6s ................................................................... but that would kinda blow my budget.... maybe in a few years i will go that route |
Crazyhippy |
Oct 28 2006, 06:41 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
either way... you can adjust the way the car handles w/ rollbar and suspension stuff if needed.
I'd run as much rubber as possible though... never hear someone say they wish they had less, hear lots of wish i had mores BJH |
pete-stevers |
Oct 29 2006, 11:00 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
so i guesse this comes down to size....but how bout stickyness....
i can buy some z rated dunlops 245 and 225s mucho bucks or i can by some yoke advan 225s all the way around...sold to me at close to cost i am leaning toward the 225s all the way round yay or nay..... |
VegasRacer |
Oct 30 2006, 04:20 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
If those are the only 2 choices - I would go with the Yokes.
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So.Cal.914 |
Oct 30 2006, 06:10 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
225's all the way, it should handle well and the added bonus...you can rotate.
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Mugs914 |
Oct 30 2006, 09:28 AM
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"Hey, yellow IS faster!" Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 22-July 05 From: Temple TEXAS Member No.: 4,452 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Go 225s all round, you will be happy with 'em. The Yoks will be pretty nice. I have 225 BFG KDs on mine (Talk about a bargain! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ). Really good on the street, but I would want a bit more on the track. But then, I guess that goes without saying... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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jhadler |
Oct 30 2006, 12:18 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
I'm running 225's on 15x8's at all four corners. The rear fenders have been pulled to help fit the tires, but the fronts fit just fine.
And I'm a little confused at how expensive you think 225/50-15 tires are. I know there's an exchange rate issue between CA and US, but take a look at Tire Rack, or try a local tire distrubutor for Falken tires. Falken makes some GREAT sticky street tires that won't break the bank. -Josh2 |
pete-stevers |
Oct 30 2006, 02:37 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i can get the 225 yokes for 153 ea...
it is the dunlops that are pricey |
jhadler |
Oct 30 2006, 03:03 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
i can get the 225 yokes for 153 ea... it is the dunlops that are pricey Okay, I guess I'm gettin' a mite bit confused here. You're talking about the Yokohama Advan, but you don't say which model. Do you mean the AD07 competition tire? Then there is no comparison with the Dunlop. The AD07 is a track tire, the Dunlop is a STREET tire. Apples and Oranges. If it's not the AD07 you're talking about, then the rest of the Advan line is well below that of the Dunlop SP 8000. Then again, the point is pretty much moot as none of the Advan line is available in a 225/50-15. And the SP8000 is CHEAP through the tire rack. $96 CAD per tire. Even the SP9000 is only $154 CAD. So, I don't know who's giving you these prices, but you should probably start looking elsewhere... Let's get some info down so we can get you the right tire without busting the bank... Is this for: A 15" wheel? For competition only? Street only? Both? What size wheels? I think 225's at all four corners is a great setup, better still to have the wheels the same size, then it allows you to rotate the tires more easilly as well. The only time bigger meats are needed in the rear are if you've a motor back there with some serious power. And a stock 2.0L is not going to put out enough to warrant larger tires than up front. -Josh2 |
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