Need some good information on tyre choice to suit a VN
Basically, I'm looking at squeezing some more cornering grip out of the car
I've just placed a pedders 30MM Extra H/D front Swaybar on the car, and a Pedders H/D bar on the rear. That's already made a significant difference.
But now, to really start to utilize the cars ability, I need to get rid off these shoddy 15" rims and am going to head to 17" rims to remove a lot of the sidewall flex.
What I want to know is:
1. Will a 245/40R17 setup fit on the car, both front and rear.
As those are they rubber that's on the tyres I plan on purchasing.
2. Once that rubber runs out. What would really be a better option, a 245/40 or a 245/45? Considering if the 40% A/R is like $100 a tyre more expensive for marginal performance increases, I won't be interested.
Note, I'm running about -1.2 / -1.3 degrees of negative camber on the front if that means much (Apart from pretty much telling my front tyres to get F'd)
Originally Posted by PaRaDoX
We tried putting VX SS 17's on the front and there was such a tiny clearance between the rim and the spring seat thing - like less than 5mm i reckon. We didnt try the rear because well if they werent going to fit on the front then whats the point of having half a tire set on ya car.
There must be a way to put em on safely because ive seen Vns and VPs rolling around with biggass wheels
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245 wide on the front will tram line a bit also. i'm running 16" with 225's and it corners real nice on my vn.
245 is over rated.
White 05 V6 VZ Executive - Thrashed Ex Telstra car
and 3 Dangerous non ABS VN's
So they basically won't fit? BuggerWe tried putting VX SS 17's on the front and there was such a tiny clearance between the rim and the spring seat thing - like less than 5mm i reckon. We didnt try the rear because well if they werent going to fit on the front then whats the point of having half a tire set on ya car.
There must be a way to put em on safely because ive seen Vns and VPs rolling around with biggass wheels
What do you mean tram line?245 wide on the front will tram line a bit also. i'm running 16" with 225's and it corners real nice on my vn.
245 is over rated.
As for the tyre size, that's what's already on the rims.
I'd probably go something like a 235 or so when I go to replace them.
I'd go 16" as well, but I want to get rid of the sidewall flex, so 17" would be a better choice.
Almost not here!
Tram line is when the car "pulls" left or right if you have grooves in the road - like tram lines. If you have any play in your steering at all this issue will drive you nuts with wide tyres on the car.
If your going racing tho - get as wide as you can.
White 05 V6 VZ Executive - Thrashed Ex Telstra car
and 3 Dangerous non ABS VN's
How come that happens?
It's not gonna be a purpose built track car, but it's gonna be a car that I will take to the track sometimes, and I want to handle really well. Hence, the reduction of sidewall flex is wanted.
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The wider tyres are an issue on uneaven roads (grooves) where the narrow tyres roll inbetween the grooves. the wider tyre is caught between the grooves and pull left or right and can fight each other (both fronts) if bad enough. Truck double grooves can be real fun when pulling up at traffic lights. you can see the bitumen bulging up inbetween the double bogies.
with really wide tyres on older cars the tram lining can be an issue in steering feel - easy enough to control and not really dangerous at all - just annoying.
White 05 V6 VZ Executive - Thrashed Ex Telstra car
and 3 Dangerous non ABS VN's
Hmm...This changes decisions again
I know I want atleast 17"s though.
LOL
Almost not here!
17" are not an issue - just to get a little more clearance I would see 225's as a good option.
White 05 V6 VZ Executive - Thrashed Ex Telstra car
and 3 Dangerous non ABS VN's
Will they fit properly on a standars VX SS rim?
I suppose I could just deal with the "tram line" effect until the tyres that are on it wear out.
Blumpkin
i have 235 all round, it tram lines a bit, but you get used to it, but ITS AWSOME comapred to 15s cornering
Alright. So the only thing I really need to know then, is will 245/40R17 fit on the car nicely or not?
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