goldke70 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hey All, Got a set of 13 x 6 with I think 185/60 on there, seem okay, Just got another set with 205/60, but I'm guessing there gonna be like boats, Whats the best size to run on em... Few points for all the warriors: - I have done a search, but I'm after personal opinions - No I'm not a fkn drifter - No I'm not going to go buy 14 x 8 - This is just for the daily pie-van :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godlovesugly Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 i guess it depends what you are going to do with the car. is it just a daily driver?? do you drift?? have you considered 14x8's?? sorry, I'm bored shitless at work. first question still stands though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falken_KE30 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 175's, or 185's seem the best on 6" wide rims. anything wider gives a "bulged " look.. i have seen 205's on 6's... but would rather them on 7's. Nice van btw, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldke70 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) i guess it depends what you are going to do with the car. is it just a daily driver?? do you drift?? have you considered 14x8's?? sorry, I'm bored shitless at work. first question still stands though. lol.. ansswers 1. Track Car Only 2. Hectic Drfta 3. 14 x 8's as my spares.. lol... nah its just a daily thats it, Only thing i'm doing with it is driving it. :) "Falken_ke30" Yeah might look into 175's, the 205's will get the arse me thinks. Cheers Edited September 17, 2008 by goldke70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falken_KE30 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 are the 205's on rims? If not, maybe look around for some 13x7 rims. cause the 205's work really well. and look phat too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 IMHO 185/60-13's would be too small on a 70. I had them on a 25, because thats the logical-next-size-up for one of them. 205/60's would be a good size, and a more preferable rolling diameter than the 185's. I had 205/60 on a 5.5 rim, so 6" shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldke70 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 IMHO 185/60-13's would be too small on a 70. I had them on a 25, because thats the logical-next-size-up for one of them. 205/60's would be a good size, and a more preferable rolling diameter than the 185's. I had 205/60 on a 5.5 rim, so 6" shouldn't be a problem. Interesting :) Well I'll wait till I get em on then make a decision... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coln72 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'd go for the 205's. Used to run 225's on a 6" rim and the gerneral view was that it looked tough (but I'm old school). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I have 205/60s on my 13s. As said before it looks tough. There is a few tyres in that size. I went for yokohamas but hankook do some as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just to add to the confusion: on my AE71, I have had 185x65x13 on both the original 5 inch and my replacement 6 inch rims. The difference was very noticeable - with the 5 inch rim giving less precise in turning (presumably due to sidewall flex). Those tyres on the 6 inch rims were lovely. Having said that, I've gone to 175's on the original rims as 185x65x13 were getting hard to find - they have the same tread width as the 185's I was previously running and they feel floppy on the 5 inch rim. Next chance I get, they'll go back on the 6 inch rims. So ... my reccomendation for the 13x6 rims is 185. If you can't get them, check the available 175's as you may find they're the same tread width anyway despite allegedly being 10mm thinner. When i originally put 13 inch rims on the KE25, 185x55x13 were the correct rolling diameter - which were very precise (a joy to behold and a thing of beauty even). When I changed the diff and speedo sender ratios, 185x65x13 were noticeably more squirmy. cheers, Slapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldke70 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I've gone to 175's on the original rims as 185x65x13 were getting hard to find I've got a set of GC 185 60 & 185 65's on now, Must be last of dying breed :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I should qualify that statement ... 185x65x13 in my cheap arse buying range were getting hard to find! They're still out there, but I go through a set of tyres every 12 months so I don't buy good ones :) cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 If your 205's are good, just run them at the highest recommended pressure. That'll get rid of the majority of the sidewall flex. So long as the tyres don't scrub, you've got nothing to lose. 185x65x13 in my cheap arse buying range were getting hard to find!They're still out there, but I go through a set of tyres every 12 months so I don't buy good ones I found the opposite.. More expensive handling tyres last me twice as long as cheapies. The tyres don't chew up if you drive it hard through the twisties, not to mention the additional safety factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falken_KE30 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 My suspension is really stiff, and about all that moves side to side is the tire flex.. so ill prolly go a 175 on a 6" rim .. then when i get new rims.. (hopefully 14x7's) ill run 185's on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 On my ke15, I run 185/60r13 Yokohama A539's on 5.5" wide rims. With 44psi front and 40 psi rear there is bugger all sidewall flex. The ride is very harsh with upgraded suspension. With more normal pressures the tyres had to much sidewall flex for my liking. Upping the pressures improved traction as well as the consistency of grip across rough surfaces during hard cornering. It also evened wear across the tyre reducing chewing of the outer edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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