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Ive been looking at the wheels ive got, and i think im going to need larger width wheels (because of the additional power), with a big offset such as
70 or 80mm (To be confirmed when the hubs are back on the car).
Anyone know of any manufacturers or second hand 15" Wheels and tyres that would fit?
Currently, i have 205/45/15, and i think a maximum of around 295/40/15 would fit, but ill measure and confirm tomorrow.
Anyone got any ideas? Ive never been into wheels and tyres so im not sure where the best place is. Something like those used on the Ultima would
work well.
Whats it going on?? Go too wide and you'll just ruin the handling i recon. I'd go to maybe 225 Toyo R888's on the same wheels, and go softer for more grip if really needed.
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Originally posted by Steve G
Whats it going on?? Go too wide and you'll just ruin the handling i recon. I'd go to maybe 225 Toyo R888's on the same wheels, and go softer for more grip if really needed.
now that is very very cool. hope you have fun with mr iva man! lol. should make a great sprint/hill climb car! what sort of power are you running?
Your proposed 295/40-15's will have a bigger rolling radius than your present tyres and will alter the gearing as well as increasing the ride
height. You can alter the ride height with different coilovers but that can screw up the geometry, particularly the roll centre height.
It seems that you need wheels with large negative offset. What hubs are you using?
You could use a wheel spacer, preferably the hubcentric type.
Of course, none of this matters much if you are interested in straight line pace above all else.
I would see what tyre sizes are available to suit your intended use, then carry on from there.
Geoff.
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and with the additional power of 280 - 380hp
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Originally posted by Chippy
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and with the additional power of 280 - 380hp
As I understand it your fitting a Ford 2.9i BOA Cosworth, unless I have misread your previous post. If it's standard then you will get 195 (ish) BHP, if it's got BOB cams and Vectra injectors and an after market ECU you will be more than lucky to get better than 230 BHP. If on the other hand you are going to turbo it, I hope you have VERY deep pockets, you may then just tip 300 BHP. How do I know well just look at my avitar. Cheers Ray
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Originally posted by daniel mason
now that is very very cool. hope you have fun with mr iva man! lol. should make a great sprint/hill climb car! what sort of power are you running?
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
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Originally posted by Chippy
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and with the additional power of 280 - 380hp
As I understand it your fitting a Ford 2.9i BOA Cosworth, unless I have misread your previous post. If it's standard then you will get 195 (ish) BHP, if it's got BOB cams and Vectra injectors and an after market ECU you will be more than lucky to get better than 230 BHP. If on the other hand you are going to turbo it, I hope you have VERY deep pockets, you may then just tip 300 BHP. How do I know well just look at my avitar. Cheers Ray
Hi Ray,
You are correct in saying that a Cossie V6, but a BOB 2.9 Cosworth engine is the plan not a BOA, and 210 is the standard crate engine power. With the aftermarket ECU (MS) and a tubular manifold, this can see it to around 230. A supercharger installation which i have planned) can see proven figures with the MS and tubular manifold, to between 270 and 330bhp, im told. Larger injecctors, lightened flywheel etc will all contribute to the top end figure, hence the wide band expectation.
The extra width will be for looks, you won't need to it put down that kind of power in a mid engined car. Plenty of MR2 Turbos around with that kind of power or more running 225-245s with no traction problems.
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Originally posted by SPYDER
Your proposed 295/40-15's will have a bigger rolling radius than your present tyres and will alter the gearing as well as increasing the ride height. You can alter the ride height with different coilovers but that can screw up the geometry, particularly the roll centre height.
It seems that you need wheels with large negative offset. What hubs are you using?
You could use a wheel spacer, preferably the hubcentric type.
Of course, none of this matters much if you are interested in straight line pace above all else.
I would see what tyre sizes are available to suit your intended use, then carry on from there.
Geoff.
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
The extra width will be for looks, you won't need to it put down that kind of power in a mid engined car. Plenty of MR2 Turbos around with that kind of power or more running 225-245s with no traction problems.
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
But dont they have traction control?
my drag subaru only had 205 55 15's and it had over 400 hp.....
and they ran at 15psi.....
you should go with a flat four instead of that old ford junk
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You are correct in saying that a Cossie V6, but a BOB 2.9 Cosworth engine is the plan not a BOA
Thanks Ray,
I understand that both have their problems. All of the original Electronics are going, so this wont bean issue.
Im hoping to use EDIS 6 with my MS1.
Thanks for the links, ill give them a trawl.