Optimum Tire Size for NA S2
#1
Optimum Tire Size for NA S2
I'm currently in the process of building a car to a points-driven classification system.
Basically, these are my mods:
RB Duct and Intake
Hi Flow Cat
RB Catback
5.125 Gears
Considering either RB Header or DPT Flash
Coilovers
Clutch / Lightweight Flywheel
So basically, nothing too powerful. I'm looking at Hoosier R6/A6 and am wondering what's the most optimum tire size for a car making the kind of power this car is going to make?
Also, will 17's fit over the stock brakes?
Basically, these are my mods:
RB Duct and Intake
Hi Flow Cat
RB Catback
5.125 Gears
Considering either RB Header or DPT Flash
Coilovers
Clutch / Lightweight Flywheel
So basically, nothing too powerful. I'm looking at Hoosier R6/A6 and am wondering what's the most optimum tire size for a car making the kind of power this car is going to make?
Also, will 17's fit over the stock brakes?
#6
I'm wondering if overly wide tires will hurt me on the straight due to increased rolling resistance as compared to a slightly narrower tire.
I'm considering the following in the front: 225, 235, 245
and in the rear: 225, 235, 245, 255, 265
I'm thinking I should stick to a square setup as I don't have the power to justify staggering the sizes.
I'm considering the following in the front: 225, 235, 245
and in the rear: 225, 235, 245, 255, 265
I'm thinking I should stick to a square setup as I don't have the power to justify staggering the sizes.
#7
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Although wide tires do provide add'l contact patch area and thereby grip, you'll find they also more resist change in direction and you therefore lose some of the nimble handling. All design is compromise.
Staggering is not a good idea on this car unless you're just looking for aesthetics.
Staggering is not a good idea on this car unless you're just looking for aesthetics.
I'm wondering if overly wide tires will hurt me on the straight due to increased rolling resistance as compared to a slightly narrower tire.
I'm considering the following in the front: 225, 235, 245
and in the rear: 225, 235, 245, 255, 265
I'm thinking I should stick to a square setup as I don't have the power to justify staggering the sizes.
I'm considering the following in the front: 225, 235, 245
and in the rear: 225, 235, 245, 255, 265
I'm thinking I should stick to a square setup as I don't have the power to justify staggering the sizes.
#8
Most of the tracks that I run on only have a few corners that require change of direction, and nothing that quick like an autocross. Still 245 all around seems like a good idea?
#14
It will be "fine" just like 225's are "fine" on 7's, but they roll over in the corners when you get on the track. Would like the extra sidewall stiffness from the wider wheel.
#17
Now if only manufacturers would agree with you.....not too many smaller sidewall sizes if any available on the market. Perhaps you could share some examples?
#18
Car manufacturers choose the tyres mostly thinking about NVH and overall comfort.
Tyre manufacturers build what the market demands.
Just google 245/35 r18 tyres and see the available options btw. I use 245/40 tyres on an 8J wheel (i'd rather go up to 8.5 but that's another point with another reason) without problems.
Tyre manufacturers build what the market demands.
Just google 245/35 r18 tyres and see the available options btw. I use 245/40 tyres on an 8J wheel (i'd rather go up to 8.5 but that's another point with another reason) without problems.
#19
I looked at 245/35 awhile ago.....there's not much...I would also consider 35 too tall to get rid of the extra sidewall flex from using the narrower rim.
Tire Rack only carries the Ecsta XS which is a horrible tire in the wet.
My point is, sure you can trim sidewalls, but you're not left with much selection to maintain slighty better than poor sidewall flex, or you can get a better compound with poor sidewall flex.
Or you can just go up a half inch or inch on the wheel and solve all your problems for a bit of cash.
I can't speak for 245, but 225 on 7" vs 8" on a track, the wear pattern on the 7" was all over the place, but it was nice and uniform on the 8". Both cars had similar alignment settings.
Tire Rack only carries the Ecsta XS which is a horrible tire in the wet.
My point is, sure you can trim sidewalls, but you're not left with much selection to maintain slighty better than poor sidewall flex, or you can get a better compound with poor sidewall flex.
Or you can just go up a half inch or inch on the wheel and solve all your problems for a bit of cash.
I can't speak for 245, but 225 on 7" vs 8" on a track, the wear pattern on the 7" was all over the place, but it was nice and uniform on the 8". Both cars had similar alignment settings.
Last edited by Roen; 07-18-2011 at 10:56 AM.
#20
Your math is all over the place.
Each tyre manufacturer states the min\max wheel width for its tyres width. Take that as a safe rule of thumb and adjust according to your needs.
Each tyre manufacturer states the min\max wheel width for its tyres width. Take that as a safe rule of thumb and adjust according to your needs.
#21
If all I needed was a min-mix range of widths that are recommended for a tire, I could've just read a guide. The question at hand, is what is optimum, not what is recommended.
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