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Thinking about making a jump in tire size |
Woody |
Nov 6 2012, 06:06 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 |
Im currently running the 205s and 225s Hankook Z214 AX tires. Even in the middle of the Texas summers they never overheated if I kept the pressures under 24 psi hot. Im wondering if running 225/45/15 front and 275/35/15 rear Hoosier A6s would be more of a detriment because the car is so light or should I just stick with the current size. I do have room for them under the fenders. The car is still an angry 2056 but will hopefully get a bump to 2270 or 2316 this winter. Thoughts?
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J P Stein |
Apr 1 2013, 08:32 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
This thread has pretty well publicised the fact that larger wheel/tire combos are heavier than
smaller ones ......both widths & heights carry a penalty with heights being the worst of the 2, IMO. Heights can get one in trouble by raising ride heights of the car and getting the car back down to mother earth can compromise your suspension. Wheel widths can over reach the front suspension geometery of a x19 or 911....BTDT. Scrub radius can get out of control. Heavy steering and a monster push are the results . Take care *before* you spend your money. |
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