N Blandin Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Hi,I've got a 1990 1700 BDR HPC which was fitted with 16" HPC rims and Michelins by the last owner. It feels a bit over tyred and although it grips well it does not feel ...well you lot know ...right. I notice that since my previous seven life 10 years ago that most rim sizes have gone up , the serious 7's are still running 13" rims. I take it this is to reduce unsprung weight and as my HPC would have been supplied with 13" rims I reckon the set up would be for this size , therefore going up 3" would change the feel as well as the grip levels. I know that I can change the set up to suit but will going back to 13's bring back the elusive feel? Daft, open ended question I know but any thoughts? P.S I've got loads more daft questions to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 In a word... Yes. 13" is the way to go for steering feel, etc. Beg, steel or borrow some to try out. 14" is a good compromise for ground clearence if you don't have adjustable platform shocks.... Phil Waters Zetec is in and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Johnson Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 My car is a 1990 VX HPC & when I got it it was running on 5 spoke 16 inch wheels, they look great. Trouble is the car tramlined & felt heavy. I have moved across to 13 inch minilights & yoko 021-r's (185/70), no real reduction in grip, infact probably more, no real difference in the number of things I hit with the sump & much much nicer to drive. To add to that, it cost less to buy & fit 5 new wheels & tyres than it would have to replace the nasty michelins that were on the car when I got it Geoff J392PPD VX & Flares how untrendy can I be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 The answer is to swap your BDR with my 91 xflow as I have 13 inch wheels with 185/70 21R's. Then I'll sort out the wheels on your car!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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