a "wheel" problem/the 15 inch tire delema, 225s or bigger how many guys would run em/ where to get em....245s tha |
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a "wheel" problem/the 15 inch tire delema, 225s or bigger how many guys would run em/ where to get em....245s tha |
pete-stevers |
Aug 3 2007, 11:42 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
it is getting tougher and tougher to find good rubber for a 15 x225 or bigger tire....
i know i should go to a 16.......but i want the big round bulgy side wall look..... but i want a good compound as well.....z rating would be preferable but the supply seems to have dried right up.... is there no demand...... think of all the 80s cars that have to re-rim to find tires how many guys would run a 15 on the road if there was more availibilty |
SirAndy |
Aug 3 2007, 12:35 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
it is getting tougher and tougher to find good rubber for a 15 x225 or bigger tire.... i know i should go to a 16.......but i want the big round bulgy side wall look..... but i want a good compound as well.....z rating would be preferable but the supply seems to have dried right up.... is there no demand...... think of all the 80s cars that have to re-rim to find tires how many guys would run a 15 on the road if there was more availibilty i run 225/50 x 15 on the street. 7" rims. Nankang EX-500. http://www.nankangtyres.com.au/prodDetail.php?pid=3 they are very good all around tires for the street ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
rhodyguy |
Aug 3 2007, 12:43 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i don't know/understand how you'll get them to work on your narrow body car steve. the bulbous 'look' did not equate to a better handling car in my case. the going back to 195/60 from 205/50 on 5.5" rims made for a much more stable car.
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SirAndy |
Aug 3 2007, 12:53 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
how you'll get them to work on your narrow body car oops, missed that part. the front shouldn't be much of a problem but the rear needs to be rolled quite a bit and the wheel offset has to be just perfect for them to fit on a narrowbody car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
pete-stevers |
Aug 3 2007, 01:06 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
narrow body-sshmarrow body.....i am putting flares on gizmo.......
i have some cool old 7s and 8s bbs mahle rims that i would like to use as my first pick for a set of wheels i know there are 225s but if 245s where available that is what i would choose for the rear. but you say the side wall is to unstable on a wide 60 series tire...? if so are these tires only suitable for old muscle cars that go "fast" for a Quarter mile.... the match i have been recommended is a 225 for the 8s and 205s for the 7s |
SirAndy |
Aug 3 2007, 01:49 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i have some cool old 7s and 8s bbs mahle rims 7 & 8: go 225/50 front and 245/45 rear. that will get you a nice sidewall that isn't too low ... or 205 front and 225 rear ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
pete-stevers |
Aug 3 2007, 01:56 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
....where the heck can i get a 245 tire period......and a matching 225 front.....
i don't think there are any out there..... but perhaps they are... i just don't want to have to open up the wallet for a set of fuch split rims..... i am saving my moo-la for a 3.6 eater motor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
pete-stevers |
Aug 3 2007, 02:42 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
7 & 8: go 225/50 front and 245/45 rear. that will get you a nice sidewall that isn't too low ...
i am 85 percent sure that they are not available...in a 15 |
Spoke |
Aug 3 2007, 04:10 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,052 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
My car on 205-50/15 with 15x7 fronts; 225-50/15 with 15x8 rears.
Here's some Dunlop's in 225 and 245 x 15 at Tirerack. Not much in the way of selection in the 245-50/15. 225-50/15 Dunlop 225-50/15 Dunlop Attached image(s) |
Scott S |
Aug 3 2007, 04:27 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
I am running 205/50's on 7" fronts and 225/50's on 8" rears on my flared car - and I think the front looks too small in the flair (diameter wise).
Has anyone run a 205/55? Any pics? |
rhodyguy |
Aug 3 2007, 04:33 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i bet you wish you get a 'do over' on the paint job timing. al blose found some tires for his 928 in about the same sizes you're looking for at discount tire. check the cross border phonebook if they're not in bc. wide bodying that pretty car of yours.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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GTeener |
Aug 3 2007, 04:42 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
the match i have been recommended is a 225 for the 8s and 205s for the 7s That's what I run (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) |
pete-stevers |
Aug 3 2007, 05:35 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
no kevin ..not the pretty boy ...."harlot"
i am on to another project.... the baby blue one from the raffle at the wcc..... i towed it home in january..... it is going to to be a six one day when i find an engine...er when i find some money for the engine..... eat yer heart out kevin....... Attached image(s) |
pete-stevers |
Aug 3 2007, 06:22 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
245s available in a dunlop sp 8000 but no 225s to match for the fronts......
still lookin or perhaps i will settle for a 225 rear and a 205 front...... |
JPB |
Aug 3 2007, 07:12 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
205/55/R15 but on 5.5 rims GGGGRRRRRrrr!
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Leo Imperial |
Aug 3 2007, 08:04 PM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
I am running 205/50's on 7" fronts and 225/50's on 8" rears on my flared car - and I think the front looks too small in the flair (diameter wise). Has anyone run a 205/55? Any pics? That's what I run... 205/55 on 6x15 front and 225/50 on 7x15 rear. No flares, but works for me. The profile is hard to judge with the black wheels, but the diameter is the same front to back. |
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