Big Wheels

[Raggy]

After seeing your cars on Sunday I really want to make some visual changes to my Cat - lowering first, then wheels, oh and those stobe thingys and .........errm better tell the missus not to book a holiday next year.


Someone on Sunday was asking what difference big wheels make to your speedo - this link tells you. Doesn't seem to be much in it if you get the profile right


Tire Size Calculator (http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html)

PS. Didn't think it was that sunny on Sunday but the sunburn on my baldy head says different:cry:

[Jason J]

raggy which cat was yours? probably didnt get round to saying hello to you!! if i did im useless with names the biggest difference(especially with wheels like mine that are heavy) is to acceleration because of the extra weight and diameter.it will affect ride comfort a little aswell but none of that matters to me when i look at my car every morning!!

[Raggy]

Mine was the stock Melina Blue V6 next door but one to yours. Your car looked the bis. but those stobes in your fogs were something special, hope you don't mind if I steal the idea;)

[Wizard]

Hi Raggy

It was I that was asking about the speedo reading when changing tyre size. Thanks for the link it is really usefull.

Also it was great to meet everyone. I have worked out that with all the mods I want to do Holidays will be out of the question for at least two years ( another popularity contest won). Although I think I'll give Andy's ICE a miss.:)

[Jacko]

Raggy,

Suggest that you sort the wheels before you drop the cab. That way you can get the right rim size and then drop to optimum height.
Also the wheel/tyre width you choose will affect how much you can drop, as I found out four up on the way there on Sunday. Rears were rubbing loads.

In my opinion the wheel size sets the car off more so get that sorted first. It's also more wedge out of your pocket and better to get that out of the way first.

[Graeme]

iv got 19" k2's on my cat with 225/35/19 tyre's its lowered 35mm and i hardly get any
rubbing

[AndyT]

19's with 45mm lowering and still no rubbing....where will it all end??? :biggrin:

[Jason J]

Originally posted by: AndyT
19's with 45mm lowering and still no rubbing....where will it all end??? :biggrin:

well its widely accepted(by me and you) that twenty's will go on so lets get some coilovers fitted to a cat and go for custom drilled wheels!! i am willing to let mine be used as a guinie pig if any one wants to start donating to the fund??
:rofl::stupid:

[Graeme]

i would love twenty its the tyre price that puts me off 19" are bed enough

[Graeme]

thats meant to be bad enough :ugh:

[CougarUK]

Work opposite an Aston garage in Brum and there was a customers car in today with 20" on, they looked awesome, shame i couldn't try em on mine to see how they looked!!

[Jason J]

Originally posted by: CougarUK
Work opposite an Aston garage in Brum and there was a customers car in today with 20" on, they looked awesome, shame i couldn't try em on mine to see how they looked!!
i hate you i hate you i hate you......only kidding they are my ultimate car i have a vanquish coming to my wedding(for me) im considering doing a runner in it

;)