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| BMXerror |
 Apr 7 2010, 06:54 PM
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So here's the thing. I've been running Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. They're a fast street tire, but I'm getting killed by a couple R-compound guys. Last night I came across a hell of a deal on some V710s; two 205/50/15s, never used: $160! I jumped on it, and I'll grab the other two when the Dunlops wear out.
Here's the question, the 195/55 Dunlops measure in at about 7-1/2" width, and fender clearance is a little close running Rivieras. The 710s, however, measure in at just over 9 inches (not mounted). Has anyone run V710s of that size on a narrow bodied car (rolling fenders is acceptable) with 5.5" rims, or will I HAVE to go to say a 7" rim with a deeper offset? Will mounting the tires change that measurement at all? Experience appreciated. Remember, it's for the good of the 914's track reputation. My final question: Why is a race slick wider? Why does a 195 street tire measure in at 195mm, and a 205 race slick measure in at about 230mm? I've heard Hoosiers are wide too. Any explanations? Thanks. Mark D. |
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BMXerror Okay Racers: tire questions Apr 7 2010, 06:54 PM
sww914 All of the 205/50/15's that I've tried hav... Apr 7 2010, 06:59 PM Phoenix 914-6GT A lot of 914s run 205s without the need of any mod... Apr 7 2010, 07:01 PM
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A lot of 914s run 205s without the need of any mo... Apr 7 2010, 07:09 PM qa1142 I run 205/50 15's on 4 lug oem fuchs and they ... Apr 7 2010, 07:10 PM ottox914 They will be pinched on the 5.5 rims. I ran 710... Apr 7 2010, 07:11 PM yeahmag
They will be pinched on the 5.5 rims. I ran 710... Apr 8 2010, 01:06 PM Todd Enlund I can't say how they'll fit under the fend... Apr 7 2010, 07:15 PM Phoenix 914-6GT Yup, still running with SCCA and PCA. Even after m... Apr 7 2010, 08:47 PM BMXerror
Yup, still running with SCCA and PCA. Even after ... Apr 7 2010, 09:47 PM Phoenix 914-6GT
Yup, still running with SCCA and PCA. Even after... Apr 7 2010, 10:40 PM BMXerror
I am locally but not nationally. Last year I got ... Apr 8 2010, 10:17 AM DanT ran 205x50 Hankooks on stock 5.5 Fuchs...fit front... Apr 7 2010, 09:00 PM Phoenix 914-6GT I will :headbanger: Autocross is my crack :blink: ... Apr 8 2010, 11:26 AM Joe Ricard a rear rim can fit with up to 5 3/4" back spa... Apr 8 2010, 02:07 PM yeahmag
a rear rim can fit with up to 5 3/4" back sp... Apr 8 2010, 02:10 PM  |
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