AndrewGP Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hi all, I have the standard 13" anthracite wheels on my 2001 Superlight, 6" on the front and 8" on the back with CR500s. Car is running 165bhp and I've been considering swapping the rears for 6" wheels, the same as the front as it can be quite hard to get the rear moving around. Two questions, will I be 'undertyred' ? And secondly will the 6" anthracite wheels with CR500s go on without any issues as a straight swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James.S Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Straight swap. I presume it is power o/s your after - yes they will help with this. A few of the BAT regulars have c 300hp and still run 6" rears for hooning. Or you might not be going quick enough :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 YHM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGP Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks James, yes a little power oversteer now the roads are a bit drier would be great. Not too much mind, just want the car to move about a little more than it does right now. Perhaps I am going too slow but the car feels very planted right now so it would be nice to give the 6" rears a try. Just to clarify I'm not looking to swap wheels with anyone, I'd buy them in addition to 8" ones I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I posted the question a couple of years ago regarding BHP and tyre width and the general concensus was 6" rears ok up to 200BHP. here Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramerateUK Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I noticed the Supersport R comes with the 6" rear as standard. I've just ordered some CXRs in 6" all round for my Roadsport 140. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Why not try and borrow a couple of rear wheels you want to try out and see how they feel before investing in new wheels - I am sure there will be someone out there with a spare set!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin H Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Quoting Garth: Why not try and borrow a couple of rear wheels you want to try out and see how they feel before investing in new wheels - I am sure there will be someone out there with a spare set!? 😬 I'm sure they'll be loads of people lining up to let him see how much his car 'moves about' on their tyres.... 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGP Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 😬 I thought people would be falling over themselves to lend me a pair?! Thanks for all the advice, I'll keep an eye on the For Sale section and have a play when some wheels come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_r Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Why go to the expense of changing wheels, just fit some cheap Nankangs or similar, that should be enough to give you a short cut to the nearest ditch. Or do a Caterham experience drift day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesG Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 It's a shame you're not closer to me, I have a spare pair of 6x13's with some older A021R's on, should be loose enough for you! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernmonkey Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have some wheels you could borrow - I'm in Oxford - get in touch if interested... Cheers! Chaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I knew someone would offer a loan!! - I would if I had the appropriate wheels!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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