tire size
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From: sherman oaks ca
tire size
I just pruchased some fikse fs5, 18/9.5 & 19/11, what size of tires should I consider, knowing that I intend to do quite some track driving.
in advance thanks to all, Samy.
in advance thanks to all, Samy.
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Well, I'll try to point you in the right direction. I have a few questions for you about how much will you track the car, is it a DD, what is the weather like where you live will you get caught in the rain alot like where I live? Knowing that will help better point you where you need to be. Main issue you will run into is tire brand selection for 18 /19 combo. A few tire sizes to consider:
265/35-18 front
275/35-18 front
295/35-19 rear
305/30-19 rear
Any bigger on the rear and the tire will sick out of the wheel opening more than I like, JMHO.
As for brands, look at:
Bridgestone RE050A
BFGoodrich KDW2's, issues with supply right now.
Toyo RA1, comp tire, not sure on street use but does have 6/32 tread
Michelin PS2, what I have and love them but I do not trach the car
Perelli P Zero Rosso
There may be a few other but these are the ones I looked at. As for where to get info on each tire look at:
Tire rack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?
make=Pirelli&model=PZero+Rosso
1010 tires
http://www.1010tires.com/tires.asp
Discount tire Direct
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...iresByBrand.do
And the manufactutes Web pages. Also you can use this Tire size calc. to figure out how the different sizes will compare to one another in height, width, diameter and many other areas:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Start looking and good luck on your decision.
Darion
265/35-18 front
275/35-18 front
295/35-19 rear
305/30-19 rear
Any bigger on the rear and the tire will sick out of the wheel opening more than I like, JMHO.
As for brands, look at:
Bridgestone RE050A
BFGoodrich KDW2's, issues with supply right now.
Toyo RA1, comp tire, not sure on street use but does have 6/32 tread
Michelin PS2, what I have and love them but I do not trach the car
Perelli P Zero Rosso
There may be a few other but these are the ones I looked at. As for where to get info on each tire look at:
Tire rack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?
make=Pirelli&model=PZero+Rosso
1010 tires
http://www.1010tires.com/tires.asp
Discount tire Direct
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...iresByBrand.do
And the manufactutes Web pages. Also you can use this Tire size calc. to figure out how the different sizes will compare to one another in height, width, diameter and many other areas:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Start looking and good luck on your decision.
Darion
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From: sherman oaks ca
thanks for the info, I mostly drive in south california weather, so far I have only been once to the track, (got the car two month ago), I intend to go back, my main concewrn is to get good tires at good price, if that does exit.
thanks for your answer.
thanks for your answer.
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From: near Hickory/Mooresville/Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by samy segura
thanks for the info, I mostly drive in south california weather, so far I have only been once to the track, (got the car two month ago), I intend to go back, my main concewrn is to get good tires at good price, if that does exit.
Last edited by Silver Vert; May 23, 2006 at 02:21 PM.
