tires for 20" rims
05-28-2003, 03:01 PM
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diameter
what are some of the problems that you may have if your diameter with bigger rims don't match the original wheels?
Less\more gas milage?
Less\more odometer count?
etc.
Nick
Less\more gas milage?
Less\more odometer count?
etc.
Nick
05-29-2003, 06:04 PM
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i think the bigger it is...the more gas it uses...so the less mileage your gunna get out of the tank...engine also gets hotter...not hot enough to do any damage though...correct me if im wrong
05-30-2003, 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by prorcracer87
i think the bigger it is...the more gas it uses...so the less mileage your gunna get out of the tank...engine also gets hotter...not hot enough to do any damage though...correct me if im wrong
i think the bigger it is...the more gas it uses...so the less mileage your gunna get out of the tank...engine also gets hotter...not hot enough to do any damage though...correct me if im wrong
Its not the gas mileage gets bad, its that your MPH will be off a bit due to the diameter of the wheels. Youll also notice a drop in acceleration. Plus your most likely going to hit a pot hole and bend the rim, so try not to get too low profile tires. Dont wanna spend thousands on new rims everytime they bend.
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06-13-2003, 03:53 AM
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Easy way to see the difference bigger/smaller tires will make
Easy way to see the difference bigger/smaller tires will make
06-13-2003, 04:59 PM
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Wider wheels
The X5 has 1" wider wheels in the rear. I assume it is for handeling. Has anyone ever tried this on an ML?
example: 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rear?
Nick
example: 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rear?
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06-13-2003, 05:31 PM
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The 295/45 20 inch tire rides significantly better than the 295/40 dunlop SP9000. The 295/45 i tried were the kumho ecsta STX, very quiet, soft riding tire.
06-13-2003, 07:48 PM
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but it looks like the closest we can get is 295/40/20..with that calculator thingy...when it says your going 60, your going 60.5...so its the closest you can get....
im new to this stuff so i dont know that much
so correct me if im wrong
Cliff
im new to this stuff so i dont know that much
so correct me if im wrong
Cliff
06-14-2003, 02:33 AM
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Originally posted by prorcracer87
but it looks like the closest we can get is 295/40/20..with that calculator thingy...when it says your going 60, your going 60.5...so its the closest you can get....
im new to this stuff so i dont know that much
so correct me if im wrong
Cliff
but it looks like the closest we can get is 295/40/20..with that calculator thingy...when it says your going 60, your going 60.5...so its the closest you can get....
im new to this stuff so i dont know that much
so correct me if im wrong
Cliff
If not, get 295/45. I would go this route due to the more comfortable ride. But then again I wouldn't get 20 inch rims to begin with.
