hay everyone...well im not new to the drag racing scene...but i am new to my new setup...i was boosted last year and had great success with the 23inch M&H on a 15inch rim. ran a best of 10.9@134...i wanted to try something different and give it a swing at the all motor side of the import world...yea i know why go to a slower setup. but i really wanted to see what its like..

well now to my question: i need advice on what the ideal rim and tire size would be for my new setup.

car is a 93 cx hatch
its a 2.0ltr. b that made 250whp
it has stock lsd itr trans with the 4.4 final drive
stock axles
my suspension of choice is PIC APEX spring rate of 10k front 12k rear
car is gutted should weigh in at about 1600 to 1800

i know all that comes in play on choosing the right slick and rim
i have done some research and found that alot of the guys are changing from a 13inch rim to a 15inch rim...dont know why i figured smaller rim less weight..but who knows

what would be a better selection for my setup
24.5x8x13
23x8x13
24.5x8x15
23x8x15

i know that if you have a big side wall you tend to break more ****...so would a 24.5 be to big...or just enough.. i pre-load my trans so i know how to properly launch but i dont want to have to go threw axles every event bc of a big tire...

or if you have had success with a diff rim/tire setup please let me know
all help is greatly appreciated

 

ok well tuns of views but NO one has any imput...ok maybe i will try this in the all motor section...

 

23x8x13 would suit your needs great!

 

hehe give it some time man. maybe the views are from people that are looking for info just like you. and people are just waking up to get to ready your thread.


back on topic. The rim size isnt going to matter much. both sizes work just fine.

Youre at a hp level where its in the middle of 2 tire sizes. a 23" or a 24.5" Some people prefer the taller tire based on their RPM shift point, powerband and tq of the car. I've seen both sizes work at this hp range.

In my opinion, I'd try the 23" tall tire first and if that doesnt work as good as it should for your setup then move up to a 24.5" tall tire. Its easier to move up a size than trying out a taller tire than going down a size.

 

azenis tires always runs well

 

i currently have the 23's but are on a 15 inch rota so i wana go to a lighter rim...

i think i will try the 24.5 we have some here at the shop i work at so if i dont like them i can just stick to my 23's