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Title: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: ANT_1 on 23 March 2006, 10:00
they were very close to the suspension when i put them on, could they be rubbing... or does it feel slightly more sluggish because they are so much fatter than the 205's...

certainly got more grip round corners, but feels slower accelerating :(
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 March 2006, 10:07
It would feel slower even without the rubbing, as the drag is dramtically increased.

May I ask why 235's?

They only put 225's on the R32!!! :wink:

ps Just keep your eye on the inner & outer edges of side walls for a bit, just ibn case.
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 March 2006, 10:09
pps And more 'un-sprung' weight ie wheels = slower progress.
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: paulm007 on 23 March 2006, 11:33
Got 225/45/ 17's on mine and its fine, not sure the extra 10mm would make that much diff but you never know  :smiley:
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 March 2006, 12:21
Quote from: paulm007 on 23 March 2006, 11:33
Got 225/45/ 17's on mine and its fine, not sure the extra 10mm would make that much diff but you never know :smiley:

Probably not only jumping up 10mm, but a 30mm jump.....
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: ANT_1 on 23 March 2006, 13:44
the 235's came with the OZ super turismos... so i thought why not... they look PHAT... on the car, but im thinking about getting some 3mm spacers for the front as when i put them on i couldnt get my finger between the strut and the tyre... im getting them refurbed soo so ill ask the guys what they looklike when off.


mite have to get longer bolts tho!!!! muchos dollar $$

they are 235/45/17 pirelli p7000.... sticks to the road now... i also took off my jabbasport induction kit the same week so maybe thats why. but getting revo soon so anything ive lost will be made up for :D

also got -35mm springs on the way. anyone know whats a general price for fitting springs? 35mm something i should tell insurance about?
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 March 2006, 14:33
What width are the wheels?

If they're 7J, then those tyres are well too wide. 215's would be ideal for that width of rim.
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: ANT_1 on 23 March 2006, 18:44
how do i find out the width of the wheel...?

the tyres seem to fit perfectly...
Title: Re: 235 width tyres on ... feels slightly sluggish...?!
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 March 2006, 20:12
It should be stamped/embossed on the wheel somewhere, & it should say 7J/7.5J/8J x 17. :smiley: