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« on: April 11, 2010, 19:40:03 pm » |
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Bought a set off centerlines at the Volksworld show. 3.5 x15 and 5 x 15 with a large offset. Planning on using 135 tires up front, for the back I'm hesitating. Tried using the same size as on my Torkers 205/70 15 but I'm not sure off the results What smaller tires would you guys advice? 
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« Last Edit: April 11, 2010, 19:56:59 pm by lowfastbus »
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2010, 19:46:14 pm » |
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2010, 19:54:06 pm » |
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I've been using 195/65 for years with my 5in. Flat-4 BRMs. I like them and the way they look. For a street car they are fine. I just don't get the biggest tire I can fit thing. The Bergler had 185/70s in the rear and 155r in the front when Gary sold it.
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 19:54:48 pm » |
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I think they look great.
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2010, 20:00:23 pm » |
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I think they suit your gold paint perfect. Tires look great...fill the wheel-well nicely.
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2010, 20:00:49 pm » |
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I think they look great.
I agree, looks absolutely spot on.
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2010, 21:29:55 pm » |
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With a 5" rim I'd use 195 70's , sit a bit taller than the 205's " so you got a better top end " and won't bulge out quite so much as they be a bit narrower . These are Michielin 195 70's on mine  IMO they sit nice on my 6" rim no bulge , would think they would suit a 5" well too . The tyre sits nice inside the wing so when you launch it bogs down nice and won't catch the wing .
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Stick with what you know works . 13.03 @ 98mph
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2010, 21:50:27 pm » |
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Black sheep- A 195 70 will sit lower than a 205 70, the 70 is an aspect ratio of the width and diameter, so a 195 70 would be a similar height to a 205 65.
Lowfastbus, a 205 65 would look good on there, but I think what you have looks pretty good too.
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2010, 22:53:59 pm » |
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looks mean!
Still using the 67-lenght rear axles or you have the sorter ones already?
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« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2010, 05:15:19 am » |
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I tried to find 195/70's or 195/75's, and was told no one was making them anymore. It's now an odd ball size, so I went w/ 205/70's.......they fill the wheel well, well. If you're looking for a cool wheel, find something "different". 
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Black Sheep
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« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2010, 07:23:54 am » |
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Black sheep- A 195 70 will sit lower than a 205 70, the 70 is an aspect ratio of the width and diameter, so a 195 70 would be a similar height to a 205 65.
Lowfastbus, a 205 65 would look good on there, but I think what you have looks pretty good too.
I beg to differ , aspect ratio can be a funny thing , just offered up my 205 70's from last year against the 195 70's and the 195's are a clear 3/4" taller  Pix to follow .
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« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2010, 07:53:03 am » |
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Bought a set off centerlines at the Volksworld show. 3.5 x15 and 5 x 15 with a large offset. Planning on using 135 tires up front, for the back I'm hesitating. Tried using the same size as on my Torkers 205/70 15 but I'm not sure off the results What smaller tires would you guys advice?
People struggle to achieve the look you have with your centerlines and 205`s. Keep as is, hard and mean.
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« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2010, 08:53:10 am » |
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Black sheep- A 195 70 will sit lower than a 205 70, the 70 is an aspect ratio of the width and diameter, so a 195 70 would be a similar height to a 205 65.
Lowfastbus, a 205 65 would look good on there, but I think what you have looks pretty good too.
I beg to differ , aspect ratio can be a funny thing , just offered up my 205 70's from last year against the 195 70's and the 195's are a clear 3/4" taller  Pix to follow . Both size tyres fitted to rims and inflated??  There are often discrepencies between tyre manufacturers, like shoe sizes, but a 195 70 shouldnt be 3/4" taller than a 205/70.
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« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2010, 09:35:27 am » |
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Hi Jelle,
Centerlines rock! Especially on a dechromed car like yours there is no other rim looking meaner than Centerlines. IMHO it looks good with the Bridgestones but I would prefer a littler narrower tire. The Michelins shown by Black Sheep are looking great! I would look for 185/70, 195/70 or 185R15 tires. See you in Hannover in 3 weeks?!
Tobi
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« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2010, 11:13:43 am » |
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Hey Jelle, looking super nice, i would leave it 
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« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2010, 11:37:04 am » |
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I Would keep the tire and bring the back up, 1-2 cm. 
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« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2010, 16:45:14 pm » |
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185/70's and 145's up front. But it doesn't looks bad as is 
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« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2010, 19:12:37 pm » |
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« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2010, 19:14:34 pm » |
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I looked at different tires and probably go with some 205 70 but from goodyear. There are some cool looking 185 and 195/70 tires around but all at a hefty price. The plan is to raise the rear 1-2cm like JHU suggested, would do this with adjustable springplates. Is there a negative way to doing it this way?
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« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2010, 19:16:25 pm » |
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Hi Jelle,
Centerlines rock! Especially on a dechromed car like yours there is no other rim looking meaner than Centerlines. IMHO it looks good with the Bridgestones but I would prefer a littler narrower tire. The Michelins shown by Black Sheep are looking great! I would look for 185/70, 195/70 or 185R15 tires. See you in Hannover in 3 weeks?!
Tobi
Will be in Hannover!
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« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2010, 20:15:30 pm » |
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185/70 , but i have to admit it allready looks quite good as it does, but 185/70 would be better still 
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« Reply #21 on: April 12, 2010, 21:08:17 pm » |
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Hi Jelle,
Centerlines rock! Especially on a dechromed car like yours there is no other rim looking meaner than Centerlines. IMHO it looks good with the Bridgestones but I would prefer a littler narrower tire. The Michelins shown by Black Sheep are looking great! I would look for 185/70, 195/70 or 185R15 tires. See you in Hannover in 3 weeks?!
Tobi
Getting my 185R15's Michelins fitted tomorrow,see you in Hannover Tobi 
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« Reply #22 on: April 13, 2010, 00:26:57 am » |
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I've always been partial to Cetnerlines, and think they look perfect on your car! 
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« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2010, 22:29:02 pm » |
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Jelle finally made the right decision  [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] No, not really, he needed my Borms as the centerlines leak and we wanted to get to Pat's Open house without having to take a foot pump. Actually this shows how wheels can make or break a car, the centerlines really are the best wheels for this piece of junk
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« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2010, 18:24:25 pm » |
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I agree
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« Reply #25 on: June 20, 2010, 18:28:14 pm » |
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I agree
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« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2010, 18:38:47 pm » |
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Looks nice with th BRMs, but the Torkers were great !
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« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2010, 19:20:12 pm » |
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Looks nice with th BRMs, but the Torkers were great !
no it doesn't look 'right' with the BRMs to me. it just might have been a different car and in my opinion a bit boring with these. Centerlines are the way to go on that car, if i have a vote.
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