Tires revisited

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

Now on the other extreme of things, how much will I hate 195/60/14s? I
have a free set, and think I may toss them on Klaus, but will they still
feel pretty rolly? The current 13s feel like they are going to slide off
the rims when I corner hard.

Just curious, Cathy


> Hence the asking of the question....... When I asked for pros and cons, I
> did so because I didn't know some of the cons would be less traction and
> cornering ability....
>
> The fender lips will be ground off as there isn't a whole lot left to them
> and if I tried to roll them, they'd probably just crumble. And yes, this
> car is getting a 2L turbo swap. However, it's going to mainly see streets
> and shows (eventually). Since I drive the speed limit and not like I'm on
> a road track, I don't mind giving up a little traction especially if I go
> with ultra high performance summer tires. Cornering, yes that I'm not as
> keen giving up as I'm aiming for a neutral, go-kart like handling. The car
> will never see an auto-x track and may someday see a road track (with
> different tires) and possibly an occasional Friday Night Test 'N Tune at
> the strip.
>
> So, now that you see the reasoning behind my tire choices and engine
> choices and whatnot, maybe you'll understand why I'm exploring different
> tire options. Of course, with comments like 'not for the track' and 'going
> for street and show' I'm sure people will now question my car choice but
> whatever.
>
> Dan
>
> Mark <mardak@cogeco.ca> wrote:
> So to save $10 a tire you're willing to give up the added traction and
> cornering ability of a properly fitted tire?!? Isn't this the same car
> you're doing a turbo swap into? Seems like you have conflicting
> strategies here...
>
> A 16x7.5" wheel with a 205-40-16 or 205-45-16 should go as low as you
> want to go without rubbing. The most you'll have to do to make it work
> is either roll the fender lips (length of pipe or baseball bat), or
> remove some of the inner lip with a grinder (go slow or you'll melt the
> paint!). Offset issues can be solved with spacers...
>
> I dunno, something to think about anyways...
>
> Mark.
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Cathy
1987 2L 16V Scirocco "the silver headache"
1979 1.8L 10:1 8V "Klaus"
"They call me the breeze, I keep rolling down the road" (Lynard Skynard)