how big a tire on VX rims?
04-18-2004, 10:59 AM
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how big a tire on VX rims?
I would like to keep my VX wheels, they weigh less then 10 lbs. and maintain a sleeper look. I was wandering if 205 tires would fit on those little 13 inchers?
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04-18-2004, 12:17 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (Pha)
haha crzy
found some crzy tires. 156 a pop
http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireSizes.asp?TireID=2
there 215/50/13's
i doubt these would fit, but can anybody verify that?
found some crzy tires. 156 a pop
http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireSizes.asp?TireID=2
there 215/50/13's
i doubt these would fit, but can anybody verify that?
04-18-2004, 12:41 PM
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im selling my vx wheels 100 bucks for all 4.
i painted 2 black with polished lip the other 2 are stock..
i wanted them cause they were so light and clean looking but i got some nice wheels for cheap
so 100 bux if any 1 is intersted.
i painted 2 black with polished lip the other 2 are stock..
i wanted them cause they were so light and clean looking but i got some nice wheels for cheap
so 100 bux if any 1 is intersted.
04-19-2004, 05:37 AM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (mitsuman)
as stated above VX rims will allow 185 width tires as max.
HX rims should allow 195 width tires as max.
215/50/13 won't even come close, yo.
HX rims should allow 195 width tires as max.
215/50/13 won't even come close, yo.
04-19-2004, 05:41 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (Heinz57)
i call bullshit.. i have a set of vx wheels.. with sumito 205/60/13 and it a damn good tire.....
search thetirerack.com hommie.. i got mine out of sparks nv, across the street from summit racing.. ..
search thetirerack.com hommie.. i got mine out of sparks nv, across the street from summit racing.. ..
04-19-2004, 09:47 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (havok hybrid)
Dahm dude i found the site.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...&y=13
Kunho even makes some agressive tires for the VX, but theyre 100 bux a pop. How good do the sumimoto ones grab? they dont look too bad, and only 44 bux.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...&y=13
Kunho even makes some agressive tires for the VX, but theyre 100 bux a pop. How good do the sumimoto ones grab? they dont look too bad, and only 44 bux.
04-19-2004, 09:53 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (Mentat Ghola)
I have the sumitomo's on my VX wheels for drag tires...got 2.24 and 2.26 60fts with them last fall...ran a 2.29 this weekend
04-20-2004, 09:48 AM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (BauleyCivic)
Bauley, what size sumitomos are you running for your VXs?
cuz i just dont get how that guy above said he put 205/60/13 on VX wheels...dont VXs have a wheel width of 5.5 or something??
cuz i just dont get how that guy above said he put 205/60/13 on VX wheels...dont VXs have a wheel width of 5.5 or something??
04-20-2004, 09:52 AM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (Heinz57)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Heinz57 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bauley, what size sumitomos are you running for your VXs?
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175/50/13. Mounting 205's on VX wheels is like driving your car with your eyes closed. Sure you CAN do it, but that doesn't make it a good idea does it?
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175/50/13. Mounting 205's on VX wheels is like driving your car with your eyes closed. Sure you CAN do it, but that doesn't make it a good idea does it?
04-20-2004, 01:50 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (BauleyCivic)
why is it such a bad idea. i have vx's with 205's on them and i drive on them everyday, and have been for some time now. they work great.
04-20-2004, 02:41 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (mr. wu)
really?!...wow..this still amazes me for some reason..i kinda agree with bauley, i just never knew that you can actually fit those wide tires on 13s with a small width.
does anyone have any pics of 205s on some VXs? i'd like to see
does anyone have any pics of 205s on some VXs? i'd like to see
04-20-2004, 03:56 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (havok hybrid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by havok hybrid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if it was unsafe.. you think the tirerack would have mounted them..???? i dont think so.. you tell me why it is so unsafe....
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hes got a goooood point
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hes got a goooood point
04-20-2004, 04:02 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (Heinz57)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Heinz57 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone have any pics of 205s on some VXs? i'd like to see</TD></TR></TABLE>
Go to a regional or national level SCCA autocross and you will see people running 225/50-13 or 225/45-13 Hoosiers on CRX DX stock-sized 13x5" wheels. Sure, it is not ideal, nor is it really a good idea for street driving, but they do indeed fit. This is in stock class whgere you are not allowed to chanmge wheel size; all other classes are allowed wider wheels, so most people running the 225 Hoosiers will have them on 13x8/8.5/9" wheels.
Wider 13s are definitely more ideal; VX wheels are a pretty crappy choice when you have the option to get something wider than 5".
Go to a regional or national level SCCA autocross and you will see people running 225/50-13 or 225/45-13 Hoosiers on CRX DX stock-sized 13x5" wheels. Sure, it is not ideal, nor is it really a good idea for street driving, but they do indeed fit. This is in stock class whgere you are not allowed to chanmge wheel size; all other classes are allowed wider wheels, so most people running the 225 Hoosiers will have them on 13x8/8.5/9" wheels.
Wider 13s are definitely more ideal; VX wheels are a pretty crappy choice when you have the option to get something wider than 5".
04-20-2004, 05:35 PM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (Heinz57)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Heinz57 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">really?!...wow..this still amazes me for some reason..i kinda agree with bauley, i just never knew that you can actually fit those wide tires on 13s with a small width.
does anyone have any pics of 205s on some VXs? i'd like to see</TD></TR></TABLE>
does anyone have any pics of 205s on some VXs? i'd like to see</TD></TR></TABLE>
04-21-2004, 09:14 AM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (havok hybrid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by havok hybrid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Told ya all... It can be done.. and it is 100% safe..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Also those sumitomos Hook way better then falkens in my case.. and im boosted..... 244 whp. 200 torgue
04-21-2004, 10:20 AM
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Re: how big a tire on VX rims? (havok hybrid)
plus imagine the weight diffference between 13 inch and 15 tires. Plus VX wheels already weigh less then 10 lbs. Seems like the smartest low budget performance wheel choice.