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| jhelgesen |
 Feb 12 2010, 08:34 AM
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I've got a set of 2.0 fuchs to put on my stock fendered 75. Checking out tirerack, I can get 205/50's or 205/60 in Kumho's. Street car only.
Any fender issues with using the 60's? Thanks! |
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| Lavanaut |
Feb 12 2010, 01:43 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.
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| 6freak |
Feb 12 2010, 04:01 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Feb 12 2010, 11:43 AM)  205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s. Reid THANKS FOR SET`N ME STRAIT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| 70_914 |
Feb 12 2010, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 4-December 09 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 11,096 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(6freak @ Feb 12 2010, 02:01 PM) QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Feb 12 2010, 11:43 AM) 205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s. Reid THANKS FOR SET`N ME STRAIT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Actually, to be more specific- 205=mm width (tire manufacturers measure at different spots so they are not all the same width. 50 or 60 is the aspect ratio. 50% the width tall, 60% the width tall, etc. So an sr16515 (which should be a 70 series) has a sidewall that is theoretically 115.5 mm tall. 205/50 should be 102.5, 205/55 should be 112.75, 205/60 should be 123. Taller tires = numerically lower gearing = no power around town, good RPM on the freeway. Kevin |
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jhelgesen Tires again 205 50 or 60 Feb 12 2010, 08:34 AM
detoxcowboy
I've got a set of 2.0 fuchs to put on my stoc... Feb 12 2010, 08:48 AM
jhelgesen
I've got a set of 2.0 fuchs to put on my sto... Feb 12 2010, 08:50 AM zx-niner You will be much happier with the engine revs usin... Feb 12 2010, 12:52 PM 6freak
You will be much happier with the engine revs usi... Feb 12 2010, 01:28 PM 6freak
205/50/15 NO ISSUES
GO WITH THE BIGGEST YOU CAN Feb 12 2010, 01:16 PM messix
205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer... Feb 12 2010, 04:13 PM 6freak
[quote name='6freak' post='1273116' date='Feb 12 ... Feb 12 2010, 09:58 PM messix
[quote name='6freak' post='1273116' date='Feb 12... Feb 12 2010, 10:46 PM championgt1 Mike you have height and width mixed up. Feb 12 2010, 01:44 PM Shade Tree I have 205/60's. I like the ride and the look... Feb 12 2010, 05:44 PM detoxcowboy
I have 205/60's. I like the ride and the loo... Feb 12 2010, 06:22 PM jsayre914 this is my second 914 and i have 205/60 on this on... Feb 12 2010, 06:14 PM RobW I liked 205 / 60 s with a 1/4 inch spacer. Filled ... Feb 12 2010, 06:30 PM markb I've had 205 70's, 60's & 50's... Feb 12 2010, 08:31 PM Michael N 205-60-15.
Feb 12 2010, 09:34 PM sww914 50's on my racecar, 60's on my street car.... Feb 12 2010, 09:48 PM 6freak :poke: dont be gett`n all butt hurt on my now ... Feb 13 2010, 10:26 PM messix
:poke: dont be gett`n all butt hurt on my now... Feb 13 2010, 11:19 PM jhelgesen Put the 205 60 Kuhmo's on and she looks great... Mar 25 2010, 05:42 AM ttwitc9516 Real easy formula to figure tire diameter is A*.B*... Mar 25 2010, 07:13 AM RobW Wow. Nice car... :trophy: :trophy: Mar 25 2010, 07:24 AM |
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