[6pack] Tire info request

[Jerry C Shaw]

Using 215/60R/16 Kuhmo Solas from TireRack on Panasport 16x7 w/ no offset. 
Standard new springs fore and aft that haven't settled yet, so rides a 
little high.  Using extra large wheel stops in front (not sure they are 
needed) and spring-over-shocks in rear. And, yes, it is a little more 
difficult to parallel park because of the turning resistance with the 
additional width and slightly reduced turning radius. Limited mileage, so 
can't give you a long history of experience, but so far so good. Handles 
well even with higher center of gravity, but also have large front and rear 
anti-roll bars. IRS travel may then be a problem if you go with shorter 
performance springs, but who knows.  Some use different size tires in the 
front than in the rear. TireRack correctly points out that precise revs per 
mile is not a simple calculation. According to the revs per mile calculator 
I used, this combo has about a +0.33 % speedo error over the factory 
standard 15 in. wheel set.

I'm still learning about the performance of this combo. May make changes in 
the future, including rear camber.

Jerry Shaw
'74 Mallard Green TR6



Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:03:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca>
Subject: [6pack] Tire info request
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
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Yes, OMG a question about tires   I purchased Rota RB 16x7 wheels.   They 
look
great and bolt right up on the 6 after I bought the tuner nuts and special
socket.

Tire sizing.   What are my options here?  I've heard that 205-60-16
will work.
Will 205-55-16 be effective?

Recommendations appreciated.
Different world in this size from the old
15x5.5.   H speed rating and even V
commonly available.    I admit that my
tire/wheel knowledge is limited.
Thank you,  Bruce Simms