RA1 comes in 185/60/13 and 205/60/13. i have some 13x7.5 lenso's... i think the 185 can work... although i'm not sure if the stretch 'd be too much. it is also better gearing and lowers the car. 21.7" dia. vs 22.7" 205/60/13 should fit perfect on 7.5...

what do u guys think?

 

205, no question. For non HC stuff, I'd even recommend a 225 WhoWho on those wheels.

 

no point in running 185. you want the most tire you can get . and a 7.5 inch rim is perfect for 205. will stretch it out a bit.

 

you will laugh but... price is a concern. 185 = 110 ea. 205 = 123. ea. hahaha. Ron @ AIM said we can test mount a 185 and see how it looks. so i'll try and see. another key reason is, 185 will be 1" shorter than 205. yes, a full ". so lower CG and better gearing ...

 

205s without a doubt. You certainly don't have to worry about it fitting on the rim. Heck, I use 225 Hoosiers (wider than a 225 Toyo) on my 6" wide rims and they work just fine.

 

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If price is your true reasoning, you should be buying scuffs from someone for $10 a pop, or freebies and running the correct size tire instead. IMO at least.

If you are going to make the investment in brand new tires, another $52 is nothing compared to the lack of performance from having less grip, not to mention trying to stretch that narrow tire over a somewhat wide wheel. Remember, wide tire on a small wheel is tough, but quite do-able. Narrow tire over wide wheel, much tougher (especially on an R-comp with stiff side walls), looks like a V-dub kid, and depending upon the stretch, isn't very safe. Again, all IMO.

 

haven't found a good source of take offs in NorCal.

 

Attend some races where you know a tire vendor will be there. You get to watch a race, and probably get your share of take-offs. Normally it costs the vendor $5 (or more) to dispose of the tire, and you'll save them from having to load then unload the take offs.