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Title: Front tyre size Post by: stait9 on March 29, 2011, 21:15:04 pm Hello everyone
Need to replace my front tyres which were too small (135x15 - was appropriate for previous project) and have been discussing the best size to go forward with. Had been looking at Michelin ZXZ 145 80 15, but someone made mention in a previous thread of being able use wider tyres with similar profile and I was interested in hearing everyone's thoughts? If there was another thread, sorry I missed it. Thanks Stuart Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 29, 2011, 21:24:55 pm 175/65 and 185/60 are both the same height as the 145. What wheels are you running?
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: TexasTom on March 29, 2011, 21:30:36 pm I have 175s on the F4BRMs and 185s on 6" Alloys that Zach mentions, both in front.
There are also 175/55-15s available which are similar in height to 135s. The 175/65s are stock size on new Minis so are relatively easy to find. Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: glenn on March 29, 2011, 21:39:36 pm I just mounted 195/55-15 on 5.5x15 alloys in front which are the same height as 135-15.
(http://www.glenn-ring.com/temp/new_tire_front2.jpg) Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: stait9 on March 29, 2011, 21:48:42 pm Going with early Empi 5 repros at first which can cause some difficulties with the tyres being too wide
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 29, 2011, 22:37:08 pm 175/65 will look best on those since they are 5.5" wide. You'll have to narrow the beam (assuming it's lowered).
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: TexasTom on March 29, 2011, 22:44:29 pm The 175s fit the 5" (BRM rep.) rims quite nicely.
If you think about it, 165s were on the 4.5" stock rims ... Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Jim Ratto on March 29, 2011, 23:02:04 pm I have 175's on my Flat 4 BRMs
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Neil Davies on March 30, 2011, 09:59:06 am I used 155/70's on a Beetle once - they were a little wider than the 145 but a similar sort of height to the 135.
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: luvbug on March 30, 2011, 13:27:31 pm I have 165/65 on 5.5 fuchs, the height almost similar to 135s ;D
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2335.jpg) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%202/IMG_2594.jpg) Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Sarge on March 30, 2011, 13:55:38 pm /\ /\ /\ PERFECT!! 8) Nice car!
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Rennsurfer on March 30, 2011, 14:03:20 pm Really liking the front tires on that car, Luvbug. I'd like to see what those look like in person. I'll hit up my local tire suppliers. I can't stand the usual narrow ones (145) that are on my car.
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Nico86 on March 30, 2011, 14:08:32 pm I you can find 165/70 you'll be close to 145R15. Must be a good size to have fun on little roads!
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 30, 2011, 15:15:04 pm I you can find 165/70 you'll be close to 145R15. Must be a good size to have fun on little roads! IMO, that would be the perfect tyre for the front of a looker, but there exists no such size. The 165/65's look nice, but just a bit too short for my tastes. And as far as I know they're only available in Europe. Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Critter1 on March 30, 2011, 15:28:15 pm I have 165/65 on 5.5 fuchs, the height almost similar to 135s ;D What's your rear tire size? (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2335.jpg) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%202/IMG_2594.jpg) That's a perfect looking combo!! Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: 2manytoys on March 30, 2011, 15:39:32 pm I have 165/65 on 5.5 fuchs, the height almost similar to 135s ;D What's your rear tire size? (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2335.jpg) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%202/IMG_2594.jpg) That's a perfect looking combo!! Rear looks like a 205/70/15.. great looking "Looker" Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 30, 2011, 16:06:17 pm I think it's a 65...
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Jim Ratto on March 30, 2011, 16:10:25 pm I have 165/65 on 5.5 fuchs, the height almost similar to 135s ;D (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2335.jpg) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%202/IMG_2594.jpg) nice car Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: 2manytoys on March 30, 2011, 16:10:46 pm I think it's a 65... I think you could be right... 65 or 70 looks bitch'n Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: luvbug on March 30, 2011, 17:17:27 pm Thanks you all for the compliment..
For the rear, i had 205/65 on 6' early fuchs in the picture.. but i already changed it now. Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: luvbug on March 30, 2011, 17:18:14 pm Currently 215/65 was on instead.. (in the picture below) just want something more aggressive. :)
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/hipposleek2/Dancing%20AGAVE/IMG_3912m.jpg) (http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/hipposleek2/Dancing%20AGAVE/IMG_7358m.jpg) Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: speedwell on March 30, 2011, 17:29:22 pm what exhaust is that ??? flat 4 ??? sorry for the hijack
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: luvbug on March 30, 2011, 17:36:51 pm Yes Fabs, Revmaster from Flat4.
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Nico86 on March 30, 2011, 17:44:53 pm Yes Fabs, Revmaster from Flat4. You use it with a standard or merged header? Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: luvbug on March 30, 2011, 18:05:57 pm Standard header, Nico.
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Jim Ratto on March 30, 2011, 19:42:38 pm I just mounted 195/55-15 on 5.5x15 alloys in front which are the same height as 135-15. (http://www.glenn-ring.com/temp/new_tire_front2.jpg) I like those Glenn, looks perfect on your wheels/car Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: stait9 on March 30, 2011, 20:17:46 pm No worries on the side track, it's a beautiful car, lush indeed. Just nipping back to the original question, Luvbug, what make are your fronts?
Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: Nico86 on March 30, 2011, 20:37:13 pm Standard header, Nico. Thanks ;) Your car looks very clean 8) Title: Re: Front tyre size Post by: luvbug on March 31, 2011, 03:53:44 am No worries on the side track, it's a beautiful car, lush indeed. Just nipping back to the original question, Luvbug, what make are your fronts? CB 2" narrowed beam with dropped spindle. ;) |