PeterPan
Torque Junkie
Greetings one and all and happy new 2015!
Remember tiny little project car?
(Picture in my avatar)
Well I'm pleased to say that things are still on schedule and March debut (weather permitting) is looking like a realistic goal to see it back on the road! Hurrah!
During the cold winter evenings I have been trying to learn about tyres and what might be best choice for my little car but therein lies the problem, very few cars are so small or so light!
What's the best tyre choice, based on the following details:
Lastly, it is a road car not a racing car and as such I don't want to go the route of ultra low profile tyres and bigger rims because I want to retain what little ride comfort there is.
I do have a few choices but I'm keen to read other's opinions, especially if you have relevant first hand experience
Remember tiny little project car?
(Picture in my avatar)
Well I'm pleased to say that things are still on schedule and March debut (weather permitting) is looking like a realistic goal to see it back on the road! Hurrah!
During the cold winter evenings I have been trying to learn about tyres and what might be best choice for my little car but therein lies the problem, very few cars are so small or so light!
What's the best tyre choice, based on the following details:
- 2400mm x 1400mm x 1100mm (no really! It really is tiny)
- 375kg curb weight
- Mid engined
- RWD
- 140bhp (ish) at the rear wheels
- 0-60 >4seconds (approx)
- Top speed 125mph (ish)
- 13" wheels
- Ideal tyre sizes: 185/60/13 or 185/55/13
- Must be road legal
Lastly, it is a road car not a racing car and as such I don't want to go the route of ultra low profile tyres and bigger rims because I want to retain what little ride comfort there is.
I do have a few choices but I'm keen to read other's opinions, especially if you have relevant first hand experience
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