Widest rear tire possible on 17" wheel
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03-01-2006, 04:01 PM
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03-01-2006, 04:13 PM
It's not what you really want to do on a front wheel drive car as it will enhance understeer. If you modify the suspension and tune it and the tire pressure right, then it ma be OK. But on stock suspension I wouldn't recommend it.
Otherwise, size depends on if you have lowered the car or not. Some Minis rub with 215s and some don't. I would say that 215 is as big as you should do if you don't want rubbing.
Otherwise, size depends on if you have lowered the car or not. Some Minis rub with 215s and some don't. I would say that 215 is as big as you should do if you don't want rubbing.
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Originally Posted by onasled
It's not what you really want to do on a front wheel drive car as it will enhance understeer. If you modify the suspension and tune it and the tire pressure right, then it ma be OK. But on stock suspension I wouldn't recommend it.
Otherwise, size depends on if you have lowered the car or not. Some Minis rub with 215s and some don't. I would say that 215 is as big as you should do if you don't want rubbing.
Otherwise, size depends on if you have lowered the car or not. Some Minis rub with 215s and some don't. I would say that 215 is as big as you should do if you don't want rubbing.
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03-01-2006, 05:12 PM
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03-02-2006, 08:06 AM
Yeah, I agree with that...
Originally Posted by meb
...definately not a performance advantage Doc. To each, their own...
While I can see making a styling statement, I do find it, uh, odd when the style statement goes against performance and handling....
But like you say... To each their own!
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03-02-2006, 08:38 AM
If you wanna go wide then prepare to modify.
How does 235/40/17's sound?
Webb's 'mule' is running this size (all 4 wheels) on the track. Says this setup is his fav.
Note: does not fit easily & did not comment on rub, how much suspension travel he was running with said tires, or if this width is feasible for road use. Wheels are also 7.5" wide.
As you go wide you give up turn in & (typically) will experience worse 'tramelling' effect.
...But if it's wide you want... I say go really wide
How does 235/40/17's sound?
Webb's 'mule' is running this size (all 4 wheels) on the track. Says this setup is his fav.Note: does not fit easily & did not comment on rub, how much suspension travel he was running with said tires, or if this width is feasible for road use. Wheels are also 7.5" wide.
As you go wide you give up turn in & (typically) will experience worse 'tramelling' effect.
...But if it's wide you want... I say go really wide
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03-02-2006, 08:55 AM
But pure track vs road and a little track are very different animals. Form should intersect with function somewhere along the way...
[quote=minimc]If you wanna go wide then prepare to modify.
How does 235/40/17's sound? Webb's 'mule' is running this size (all 4 wheels) on the track. Says this setup is his fav.
[quote=minimc]If you wanna go wide then prepare to modify.
How does 235/40/17's sound?
Webb's 'mule' is running this size (all 4 wheels) on the track. Says this setup is his fav.
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03-02-2006, 08:56 AM
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03-02-2006, 09:16 AM
Originally Posted by meb
But pure track vs road and a little track are very different animals. Form should intersect with function somewhere along the way...
And, unless you've driven those tires on the street yourself its speculation. ...You will note that I commented about turn-in, trammel & concerns about street-ability, so it's not like I'm suggesting that 235's are anything approaching the end-all/be-all in street-tires.
No matter what you or I think (and I agree about form/function) some folks will differ in opinion.
Hope that's clear now
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03-02-2006, 09:19 AM
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03-02-2006, 09:46 AM
I was agreeing with you while splitting the already thin air a bit more...part of my Aquarian nature...so I'm told.
Originally Posted by minimc
Does he sound like he's concerned about proper road handling? If wide-*** rubba & bling are what (appear to) concerns him, then my suggestion is valid.
And, unless you've driven those tires on the street yourself its speculation. ...You will note that I commented about turn-in, trammel & concerns about street-ability, so it's not like I'm suggesting that 235's are anything approaching the end-all/be-all in street-tires.
No matter what you or I think (and I agree about form/function) some folks will differ in opinion.
Hope that's clear now
And, unless you've driven those tires on the street yourself its speculation. ...You will note that I commented about turn-in, trammel & concerns about street-ability, so it's not like I'm suggesting that 235's are anything approaching the end-all/be-all in street-tires.
No matter what you or I think (and I agree about form/function) some folks will differ in opinion.
Hope that's clear now
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03-02-2006, 09:49 AM
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03-02-2006, 10:01 AM
minimc, ...easy now.
Why are so many on this forum ready to jump down the throats of those who may have other thoughts...
. So many newcomers here that seem a bit hyper...
easy does it guys..
Anyway, running 235-40-17s is not a hugely difficult thing to do. There is quite a bit of rear well moding, but the fronts are not that big of a deal. Spacers will be needed also.
235s do fine on the street, but you can get yourself in trouble if you are an aggressive driver. I wouldn't suggest running a 235 without an upgraded and WELL TUNED suspension. Also a stock Mini, or one with just 'bolt on' mods might struggle a bit in the power department. Remember, Randy's car is quite powerful.
Why are so many on this forum ready to jump down the throats of those who may have other thoughts...
. So many newcomers here that seem a bit hyper... easy does it guys..Anyway, running 235-40-17s is not a hugely difficult thing to do. There is quite a bit of rear well moding, but the fronts are not that big of a deal. Spacers will be needed also.
235s do fine on the street, but you can get yourself in trouble if you are an aggressive driver. I wouldn't suggest running a 235 without an upgraded and WELL TUNED suspension. Also a stock Mini, or one with just 'bolt on' mods might struggle a bit in the power department. Remember, Randy's car is quite powerful.
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03-02-2006, 10:10 AM
Originally Posted by onasled
minimc, ...easy now.
Why are so many on this forum ready to jump down the throats of those who may have other thoughts... . So many newcomers here that seem a bit hyper... easy does it guys..
Why are so many on this forum ready to jump down the throats of those who may have other thoughts...
. So many newcomers here that seem a bit hyper... easy does it guys..
Originally Posted by onasled
Anyway, running 235-40-17s is not a hugely difficult thing to do. There is quite a bit of rear well moding, but the fronts are not that big of a deal. Spacers will be needed also.
235s do fine on the street, but you can get yourself in trouble if you are an aggressive driver. I wouldn't suggest running a 235 without an upgraded and WELL TUNED suspension. Also a stock Mini, or one with just 'bolt on' mods might struggle a bit in the power department. Remember, Randy's car is quite powerful.
235s do fine on the street, but you can get yourself in trouble if you are an aggressive driver. I wouldn't suggest running a 235 without an upgraded and WELL TUNED suspension. Also a stock Mini, or one with just 'bolt on' mods might struggle a bit in the power department. Remember, Randy's car is quite powerful.
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Originally Posted by yojedi
BartMack,
Do you front 225's rub on turns?
Do you front 225's rub on turns?
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