 pic request, 225/45's on 16x7 |
 Jan 26, 2006 - 4:21 PM
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i was just wondering if anybody had this on there car. pics would be appreciated, thanks.
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Jan 27, 2006 - 9:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i had 225 x 50 on 16 >>>
chech my profile, but i think 45 on 17's would fill the arch better !!!! --------------------  Life is for living, and you don't get a second chance Take care now !! |
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Jan 27, 2006 - 9:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I have a pic of my setup. Hope you can make out where the tire ends and my semi-like wheel gap begins. If not, I shall try to take another pic for you.
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Jan 27, 2006 - 12:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
If you want to fill the wheel gap with 16" wheels, try a 225/50
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Jan 28, 2006 - 10:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I actually went down from a 225/50 on my wheels. My overall tire diameter is closer to stock and the car doesn't roll onto the sidewalls like it did with the taller tires. Imo, if you want to run 225/50 you should use a 7.5" wheel. I wish I had gotten a wider wheel when I bought these ages ago. I will be changing my suspension soon, which will make my car fill the wheel arches a bit more. I think I will take a profile pic later today, it might be helpful.
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Jan 30, 2006 - 12:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE I actually went down from a 225/50 on my wheels. My overall tire diameter is closer to stock and the car doesn't roll onto the sidewalls like it did with the taller tires. Imo, if you want to run 225/50 you should use a 7.5" wheel. I wish I had gotten a wider wheel when I bought these ages ago. I will be changing my suspension soon, which will make my car fill the wheel arches a bit more. I think I will take a profile pic later today, it might be helpful. I never had sidewall problems, but I did have 16X8.. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 30, 2006 - 12:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
sidewall problems? what do you mean by doesn't roll onto the sidewalls?
I have 225/45/17 with no problems sept i have no traction. --------------------  |
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Jan 30, 2006 - 8:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
When I would drive aggressively, the height of the 225/50/16, coupled with the 7" width of my wheel would result in the tire flexing laterally. The outer edge of tread and some of the sidewall (in extreme cases) would be contacting the pavement, reuslting in a noticable increase in steering effort once the load had shifted and a bit of sliding. A 7.5" wheel should make this at least somewhat less likely to occur as would a lower, stiffer sidewall. I didn't have problems day-to-day, but at an autocross it was definitely noticeable. I haven't been back out to a race since I have gone to a lower profile tire, but it "feels" better when doing foolish things on public roads.
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