18s on classic
14 April 2013, 04:43 PM
#1
18s on classic
I know this has probably been asked before, but I wana know is that would 18s on a classic with 225/40/18 be ok? I know they may/will rub but thats not the issue, the issue is the handling, I want to know that would the handling go out? Can it be rectified with a 4 wheel alignment? Car is on std suspension with lowering springs and std anti roll bars droo links etc, thanks
15 April 2013, 01:29 PM
#3
If you've already lowered it, you will have upset the supension...it lowers the roll-centre which makes the car roll MORE, so you handling is knackered. Not much, but it's there
I'm pretty sure that 35 series are needed to keep your rolling radius the same on classics. Mine runs 215/40/17" so yours would need 215/35/18"?
I'm pretty sure that 35 series are needed to keep your rolling radius the same on classics. Mine runs 215/40/17" so yours would need 215/35/18"?
15 April 2013, 05:08 PM
#7
10% outs a bit of an exajeration.
this is a good checker.
http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator
Alcazar, without quantifying how much hes lowered it, the sweeping statement that its now knackered is a bit strong! Up to 15mm or so with the correct increase in stiffness isnt too much of an issue in reality when combined with old OE rubber bushes etc.
But the jist is veerinder, 18's for show, and 17's for go! If your all about what the car looks like and are happy to only ever push to 75%, you probably wont notice a difference other than the 18's are a much harder ride. if your ever thinking of tracking it or like to occasionally push on a bit, the 17's will give you more grip and a much nicer feel than the equivalent 18's and cost alot less every time they need changing.
this is a good checker.
http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator
Alcazar, without quantifying how much hes lowered it, the sweeping statement that its now knackered is a bit strong! Up to 15mm or so with the correct increase in stiffness isnt too much of an issue in reality when combined with old OE rubber bushes etc.
But the jist is veerinder, 18's for show, and 17's for go! If your all about what the car looks like and are happy to only ever push to 75%, you probably wont notice a difference other than the 18's are a much harder ride. if your ever thinking of tracking it or like to occasionally push on a bit, the 17's will give you more grip and a much nicer feel than the equivalent 18's and cost alot less every time they need changing.
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15 April 2013, 08:30 PM
#8
10% outs a bit of an exajeration.
this is a good checker.
http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator
Alcazar, without quantifying how much hes lowered it, the sweeping statement that its now knackered is a bit strong! Up to 15mm or so with the correct increase in stiffness isnt too much of an issue in reality when combined with old OE rubber bushes etc.
But the jist is veerinder, 18's for show, and 17's for go! If your all about what the car looks like and are happy to only ever push to 75%, you probably wont notice a difference other than the 18's are a much harder ride. if your ever thinking of tracking it or like to occasionally push on a bit, the 17's will give you more grip and a much nicer feel than the equivalent 18's and cost alot less every time they need changing.
this is a good checker.
http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator
Alcazar, without quantifying how much hes lowered it, the sweeping statement that its now knackered is a bit strong! Up to 15mm or so with the correct increase in stiffness isnt too much of an issue in reality when combined with old OE rubber bushes etc.
But the jist is veerinder, 18's for show, and 17's for go! If your all about what the car looks like and are happy to only ever push to 75%, you probably wont notice a difference other than the 18's are a much harder ride. if your ever thinking of tracking it or like to occasionally push on a bit, the 17's will give you more grip and a much nicer feel than the equivalent 18's and cost alot less every time they need changing.
15 April 2013, 09:51 PM
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Be interested to know more on this, I recently put 215/45/17 on my classic, there was 215/40/17 on them and the ride was very hard, the change up in size made the ride far more comfortable and I can't tell any noticeable difference in handling?
15 April 2013, 10:31 PM
#10
So, in my mind, why do it?
Not ONE thing have I done to my car that hasn't made it better in some way, comfort, handling, performance...what's the point of buying a performance car and sacrificing the performance to make it look gangsta?
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