[V8] Tires and Wheels

[jpb3wvu at frontiernet.net]

Dave,
Thanks for the clarification, that certainly makes more sense than just
a simple measurement value (ie. 40 mm or whatever) that I had perceived
as being what the "profile" number suggested.  To that end I still feel
that the 40 series tire leaves too much "gap" in the wheelwell, and if
I am understanding correctly the 45 profile should be no problem
becuase it is still less than the stock width/profile ratio?

John B


Quoting "Coleman, David" <David.Coleman at blackrock.com>:

> FYI, 40 series can certainly be the correct height, if the tire's
> width is right.  "40" refers to the height as a percentage of the
> width.  For example, the V8's stock wheel/tire height w/ 215-60/15s
> is closely equalled with a 255-40/17.  245's would appear shorter
> because they are (40% of 245 is less than 40% of 255).
>
> -DaveC.
>
> > These are the Wheels I have on the V8 in the summer, bought
> > them from a
> > guy in Montreal who had them on his UrS6.  He said they were stock.
> > Also mine are 40mm offset which does not require a spacer, at least
> > with 40 series tires.  IMO 40 series tires are way too thin
> > for the car
> > unless it's lowered, there is too much space in the wheelwell.  I
> have
> > the stck wheels on now b/c the 40 series tires are toasted, I would
> > like to know if anyone has an idea if I were to go to a 45 or
> > even a 50
> > series tire on the 17" Boleros with stock suspension would there
> bee
> > any clearance issues? Again, I currently have 245/40 17 on the
> wheels
> > but they look too small and offer an unforgiving ride.  i
> > don't know if
> > it was the Yoko AVS sports that did it or the profile wheel/combo
> but
> > it was very nervous on uneven/rough pavement.  Thanks for any
> insight,
> >
> > John Burns
> >
> >
> > Quoting William Gutierrez <lundabo at msn.com>:
> >
> > > These may not be the 40 series tires, but here are the Boleros.
> > > http://www.audiv8.com/german/gallery/drivers/ph_rear.jpg
> > >
> > > Cheers.
> > >
> > > Bill Gutierrez
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Korn, Bob" <Bob.Korn at Fike.com>
> > > >To: "'David Head'" <v8q at bellsouth.net>, sfevold at wwdb.org
> > > >CC: v8 at audifans.com
> > > >Subject: RE: [V8] Tires and Wheels
> > > >Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 07:35:22 -0600
> > > >
> > > >Do you have a picture of this combination posted anywhere?
> Sounds
> > > nice.
> > > >
> > > >Bob
> > > >90 V8Q 135K Pearl
> > > >
> > > >-----Original Message-----
> > > >From: David Head [mailto:v8q at bellsouth.net]
> > > >Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 5:38 AM
> > > >To: sfevold at wwdb.org
> > > >Cc: v8 at audifans.com
> > > >Subject: Re: [V8] Tires and Wheels
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >I'm running 245/40 ZR 17 Kumhos on 35mm 17x8 Boleros with plenty
> of
> > > room
> > > >on both sides. I know someone out the is running 255s but I'm
> not
> > > sure
> > > >of the offset.
> > > >
> > > >SFevold wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >Keep in mind when you lower your car you'll be limited to
> 235/45
> > > 17
> > > > >tires, I think 245s will rub.  And your more likely to run
> into
> > > > >alignment issues with a lowered car.
> > > > >
> > > > >The combination has major curb appeal though.
> > > > >
> > > > >Steve
> > > > >90 V8Q 174K Lago Blue
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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