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Post Coupe tyre sizes
Hi
I'm looking into what tyre size to run on my coupe next year when I start hillclimbing again.
used to run the coupe on the road with 185 60 13's, always looked a bit overtyred, I have a set of Yoko 175 50 13's on a set of rims but i'm a bit concerned with lack of sidewall flex but I have yet to drive it on them and they look too small.
Any advice would be welcome

Paul

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Post Re: Coupe tyre sizes
Are you running in a road car class or a modified track car class?

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Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:03 am
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Hi David
I'm running in the road going class.

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Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:13 am
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Post Re: Coupe tyre sizes
I run 185/60/13 rear 175/60/13 front and like the handling/ride I have had comments on how well mine rides from passengers

if your concerned about looking over tyred what about 175/60/13 all round, will give more sensible gearing compared to 175/50/13

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Post Re: Coupe tyre sizes
Has anyone had problems with the tyres rubbing at the back ?

I have 175 all round, but the back tyres touch the inside wing, that's with Minifin spacer drums and 1/2 inch spacers.
Any more and I think it would hit the outer wing.

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