largest 13" tire
10-23-03, 08:23 PM
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largest 13" tire
i was wondering if anyone knows whats the largest width tire i can run on the rears and fronts with a 13 x 5.5 rim. Any help is greatly appreciated.
10-23-03, 09:28 PM
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Yeah, shutup kid.
The problem with wide tires on the stock rim is you will get massive sidewall roll, which is not what you want at all. Sure, you'll have more traction in a straight line, but for turns....no. The car will be much better with a good tire that actually fits the rim right.
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10-24-03, 12:12 AM
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I got 205/60/13 for this past season, and this season I'm going to a 195/60/13. Less sidewall flex is your friend. On the street, the 205/60/13 will not be detrimental, but if you autocross, the 205 is a little too big.
10-24-03, 11:05 AM
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Sumitomo offers the 195/60/13 in the HTR 200 summer radial. I can't recommend these tires enough. They have good dry traction and EXCEPTIONAL wet traction. I was keeping up with an AE86 with Toyo Proxies in standing water. The grip was only slightly less than dry.
The only caveat is that the great traction comes at the expense of wear. I spent most of the autocross season drifting around corners and burned off my rear tires quite handily in a season.
On the street, they should give you 20,000 miles though. My fronts were hardly worn at all, except for the outside edge.
The only caveat is that the great traction comes at the expense of wear. I spent most of the autocross season drifting around corners and burned off my rear tires quite handily in a season.
On the street, they should give you 20,000 miles though. My fronts were hardly worn at all, except for the outside edge.
12-10-06, 05:32 PM
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I think with the 13' wheel you need the stock 70/75 profile to keep the speedo/mileage accurate, also with 60 profile on stock + wheels there is an ugly wheel gap unless youre cars dropped with aftermarket suspension.
Also buying a high perf. tire with a stiff sidewall will allow you to use a 205 size just fine and the added grip that comes with it more then makes up for any sidewall flex.
Also buying a high perf. tire with a stiff sidewall will allow you to use a 205 size just fine and the added grip that comes with it more then makes up for any sidewall flex.
12-10-06, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by notveryhappyjack
I think with the 13' wheel you need the stock 70/75 profile to keep the speedo/mileage accurate, also with 60 profile on stock + wheels there is an ugly wheel gap unless youre cars dropped with aftermarket suspension.
Also buying a high perf. tire with a stiff sidewall will allow you to use a 205 size just fine and the added grip that comes with it more then makes up for any sidewall flex.
Also buying a high perf. tire with a stiff sidewall will allow you to use a 205 size just fine and the added grip that comes with it more then makes up for any sidewall flex.
12-10-06, 10:33 PM
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Wow I wonder how. I used Sumitomos 215/50/13 front and back, but had to use 5 mm spacers in the front to avoid rubbing when turning more than a little bit.
12-11-06, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cdrad51
Wow I wonder how. I used Sumitomos 215/50/13 front and back, but had to use 5 mm spacers in the front to avoid rubbing when turning more than a little bit.
