Tyre Size
I popped down to my local tyre centre today, but stumbled as i could not decide which size tyres to purchase.
I was looking at Toyo 195/50/R15 to replace the 195/60/R15 that is currently has. What is everyone else running for a good ride height? |
Spike is the toyo the tyre of choice for the roadster ? So much in the way of rubber out there its hard to know whats best.
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I'm running 195/50R15 Toyos, and Sierra's speedo looks within limits (shows 70 km/h at 65 by GPS). The ride height is also fine, if I set the ride height to 11-12 cm everyone here recommends, the front lower wishbones are angled up a little bit (the wheel side is higher). Also note that with smaller tyres you get the gears shorter by several percent.
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Just to add to alga's contribution, i would like to note the DMACK's DMT-RC tyre which is a "brother" of the brand's rally tyres but with DOT and E marking certifications.
It comes in 4 compounds and the available sizes are here: http://www.vitalequipment.co.uk/inde...oduct_id=29830 If budget allows it i will get a set when i finish my car. |
there is 195/55r15 inbetween thoes 2 sizes ;) and "track day" tyres are available in that size
no idea on tyres avialable or the price diffrence |
To my way of thinking anything in a low profile usually gives a harsh ride given the fact that the sidewalls wont have a lot of give in them,its a trade of between handling and ride quality.
Change in profile height will also alter the rolling diameter,gear ratios and speedo reading. |
well no 13 or 14inch options with our rear suspension setup
a 195/55r15 works out exactly same cir as the 185/65r14 on my doner 195/60r15 will have 3.3% bigger and 195/50r15 3.3% smaller if your worried about speedo readings |
14 inch steelies fit, but only just.
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