tire sizing and effects
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From: Ortonville MI
tire sizing and effects
what are the effects of using narrower tires vs. wider tires? example: stock c5 vs z06?
What are the effect of mixing the rims sizing (17front/18 rear) vs. same size all the way around (18")?
thanks in advance
:seeya
What are the effect of mixing the rims sizing (17front/18 rear) vs. same size all the way around (18")?
thanks in advance
:seeya
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Re: tire sizing and effects (eaa1964)
I have 18's all the way around ..I t made the car a whole new beast. Check my sig. I have 18x10'5's in the front and 18 x 11'5's in the rear. The car rocks... :auto:
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From: Irwin PA
Re: tire sizing and effects (blackjack)
I have 18's all the way around ..I t made the car a whole new beast.
But generally if you go up in rim size but keep the same width and outside tire diameter you should have minimal speedo error and slightly tighter handling do to less tire sidewall. Also the ride will seem slightly ruffer do to the less sidewall also. If you go to a wider tire,, it will oubviously stick better. Hope that helps alittle.
Heres a tire size calcualtor so you can see any affects the new size will have on your speedo. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Re: tire sizing and effects (eaa1964)
Thanks for all the input. I am particularly interested in knowing the differences in handling and cornering with respect to changing wheel size for autocross.
by the way, "He" is a SHE.
Elizabeth :hat
by the way, "He" is a SHE.
Elizabeth :hat
