comparing weight of rims and tires.
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comparing weight of rims and tires.
does anyone know the weight difference of a vert rim with 215/50/15 vs the s5 tii rims with 215/45/16? i want to know if there is a big weight difference, and if i should just stick with my vert rims and sell the tii rims or something.
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Originally posted by dreamnshadow
yah but i'm not ure how much lighter a 45mm diameter wheel is vs 50
yah but i'm not ure how much lighter a 45mm diameter wheel is vs 50
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Originally posted by koukifc3s
he means the tires...
he means the tires...
"when did they change the meaning of 'for' to 'from'?"
"they sent out letters last week. it must have said 'for peter' so you thought it was from you and... you know, its easier to just call you stupid."
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ok ok, i meant tires, geez sorry.
and 50mm diameter usually refers to tires.
why do we have to talk about this?
and 50mm diameter usually refers to tires.
why do we have to talk about this?
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oh wow, thanks for the info. didnt mean to mix up words tho, sorry casio. i dont wanna look like those typical kid FC owners now, sorry. anyways, do u guys know the difference in the weight of different size tires?
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heh, i was just messin with you. you had me very confused, though.
i believe the second number is the percent of the first number. (50% of 215; 45% of 215). the new Modified mag has "top 15 tuner tires." may wanna check out that article.
i believe the second number is the percent of the first number. (50% of 215; 45% of 215). the new Modified mag has "top 15 tuner tires." may wanna check out that article.
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Modified mag? never heard of that mag. anyways,
i'm guessin in comparison,
that the vert rim with a 215/50/15 tire is WAY lighter than a s5 tii rim with a 215/45/16 tire right? so i should stick with the vert rims?
i'm guessin in comparison,
that the vert rim with a 215/50/15 tire is WAY lighter than a s5 tii rim with a 215/45/16 tire right? so i should stick with the vert rims?
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those numbers are confusing me. unless i'm wrong, the second number is the percentage of the first. so you have a wider tire on your vert wheel (6.5") than your T2 wheel (7").
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modified mag is based out of new york, ny and canada.
www.modified.com i like the magazine. nice high quality paper, too.
www.modified.com i like the magazine. nice high quality paper, too.
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http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ngSidewall.jsp
the 2nd # is the height of the sidewall
The vert wheels are probably still be lighter than the TII wheels.
sorry casio if i offended u, didnt intend to
the 2nd # is the height of the sidewall
The vert wheels are probably still be lighter than the TII wheels.
sorry casio if i offended u, didnt intend to
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haha, you didnt.
the chart shows the second number is the aspect ratio and the first number is the width. thats what i said when i said i was confused. he has:
6.5" wide vert rim: 215/50/15
7" wide t2 rim: 215/45/16
that would be a wider tire on the thinner wheel and thinner tire on wider wheel. was that a type-o?
the chart shows the second number is the aspect ratio and the first number is the width. thats what i said when i said i was confused. he has:
6.5" wide vert rim: 215/50/15
7" wide t2 rim: 215/45/16
that would be a wider tire on the thinner wheel and thinner tire on wider wheel. was that a type-o?
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vert rim: P215/50R15 87H
t2 rim: P215/45R16 87H
P = Passenger tire
first number (215) = width of the tire in mm
second number (50-45) = aspect ratio, its the section height on the sidewall. (107.5 mm tall)
R = Radial construction (B = bias, D = diagonal)
third number (15-16) = rim size in inches
You may also see a number after all that (87) = Load index (87 = 1201lbs, 90 = 1323lbs) Basically the higher the number, the more weight that tire is able to carry at its nominal inflation pressure.
last letter = tire maximum speed rating
N = 87 mph
P = 93 mph
Q = 99 mph
R = 106 mph
S = 112 mph
T = 118 mph
U = 124 mph
H = 130 mph
V = 149 mph
This is all basic car stuff. Please search, you may be surprised with what you find.
t2 rim: P215/45R16 87H
P = Passenger tire
first number (215) = width of the tire in mm
second number (50-45) = aspect ratio, its the section height on the sidewall. (107.5 mm tall)
R = Radial construction (B = bias, D = diagonal)
third number (15-16) = rim size in inches
You may also see a number after all that (87) = Load index (87 = 1201lbs, 90 = 1323lbs) Basically the higher the number, the more weight that tire is able to carry at its nominal inflation pressure.
last letter = tire maximum speed rating
N = 87 mph
P = 93 mph
Q = 99 mph
R = 106 mph
S = 112 mph
T = 118 mph
U = 124 mph
H = 130 mph
V = 149 mph
This is all basic car stuff. Please search, you may be surprised with what you find.
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