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« on: March 29, 2011, 21:15:04 pm » |
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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.
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2011, 21:24:55 pm » |
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175/65 and 185/60 are both the same height as the 145. What wheels are you running?
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2011, 21:30:36 pm » |
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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.
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2011, 21:39:36 pm » |
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I just mounted 195/55-15 on 5.5x15 alloys in front which are the same height as 135-15.  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2011, 21:48:42 pm » |
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Going with early Empi 5 repros at first which can cause some difficulties with the tyres being too wide
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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2011, 22:37:08 pm » |
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175/65 will look best on those since they are 5.5" wide. You'll have to narrow the beam (assuming it's lowered).
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« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2011, 22:44:29 pm » |
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The 175s fit the 5" (BRM rep.) rims quite nicely.
If you think about it, 165s were on the 4.5" stock rims ...
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« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2011, 23:02:04 pm » |
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I have 175's on my Flat 4 BRMs
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2011, 09:59:06 am » |
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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.
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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2011, 13:27:31 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2011, 13:55:38 pm » |
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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2011, 14:03:20 pm » |
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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.
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2011, 14:08:32 pm » |
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I you can find 165/70 you'll be close to 145R15. Must be a good size to have fun on little roads!
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2011, 15:15:04 pm » |
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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. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2011, 15:28:15 pm » |
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What's your rear tire size? That's a perfect looking combo!! |
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« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2011, 15:39:32 pm » |
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What's your rear tire size? That's a perfect looking combo!! Rear looks like a 205/70/15.. great looking "Looker" |
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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2011, 16:06:17 pm » |
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I think it's a 65...
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« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2011, 16:10:25 pm » |
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« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2011, 16:10:46 pm » |
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I think it's a 65...
I think you could be right... 65 or 70 looks bitch'n |
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« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2011, 17:17:27 pm » |
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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.
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« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2011, 17:18:14 pm » |
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« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2011, 17:29:22 pm » |
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what exhaust is that  flat 4 sorry for the hijack |
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« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2011, 17:36:51 pm » |
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Yes Fabs, Revmaster from Flat4.
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« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2011, 17:44:53 pm » |
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Yes Fabs, Revmaster from Flat4.
You use it with a standard or merged header? |
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« Reply #24 on: March 30, 2011, 18:05:57 pm » |
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Standard header, Nico.
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« Reply #25 on: March 30, 2011, 19:42:38 pm » |
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I just mounted 195/55-15 on 5.5x15 alloys in front which are the same height as 135-15. I like those Glenn, looks perfect on your wheels/car |
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« Reply #26 on: March 30, 2011, 20:17:46 pm » |
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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?
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« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2011, 20:37:13 pm » |
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Standard header, Nico.
Thanks  Your car looks very clean |
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« Reply #28 on: March 31, 2011, 03:53:44 am » |
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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. |
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