76hook Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I am changing my 14" minilites with 185-60-14 pilots to 13" superlites.What would be the best size / combination,i.e 185-60-13 front and 205-60-13 rear?? Going onto a 1999 1.6 Roadsport. Any advice?? Cheers,Ian. p.s ,Minilights will be up for sale,all tyres are new,wheels ok but would benifit from a makeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combine Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Are those minilites off a de- dion , will they fit my vx , if so I would like them !! What's the other measurement , 6 inch , 7 inch ? Edited by - combine on 10 Jan 2008 21:51:26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 To keep the wheel/tyre diameter the same I'd go for 185-70-13 all round. Yoko 21's from Geroge Polley. At under £50 a pop, for each corner, they're more than enough for a Roadsport. You only need consider 205 profile rear tyres for anything over 190 BHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Owen Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 6 x 13's Front c/w 185 60 13 Toyo R888's 7 x 13's Rear c/w 205 60 13 Toyo R888's Great value from Steve at Simply Tyres 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76hook Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I think minilites are 6".The new ones I should be getting are also 6".The spare wheel and tyre on my car has never been used and all the pilots (5 off) are like new. Don't know what price to put on them though.Any ideas/offers.Thanks,Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76hook Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 Sorry, I forgot to say that they are off a Dedion.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Ian I think you'll struggle to find anybody who'll put any value on the Pilot's. They're hard as rock & last for years & years & years & years & years & years, & most importantly have no grip! Have a look in For Sale & see how much people want for 14" wheels. Maybe £30 a wheel? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combine Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Those pilots sound like my Avon zz3's !! Still I need some smaller wheels than my 7x16 inch hpc wheels , or so says everyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted January 11, 2008 Support Team Share Posted January 11, 2008 Not sure you need 205s on the rear unless you are planning major power upgrades. You'll probably find it'll understeer quite badly unless you make other setup changes. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 best is 185 60 13 Allround Nimbler car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76hook Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Would'nt 185-60-13 upset the gearing??? Also ,would ride height be a problem??? I have standard Blisteins so unable to raise the ride height.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76hook Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Combine,I will Email you when I am sorted out if you are intersted in my Minilights.Regards,Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Would'nt 185-60-13 upset the gearing??? Also ,would ride height be a problem??? I have standard Blisteins so unable to raise the ride height.So if you can't raise the ride height to compensate buy 185-70-13 tyres as they will give the same ride height/speedo read-out as 185-60-14. It's simple really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now