WJM Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Yes....thats right...new shoes! muhahahahahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 and those are suposed to fit how?:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 only 1/2 inch over stock dia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Will, the Miata convertor says that they are 25.7" diameter vs. 23.2" for a stock 185/75R13. What are the manufacturer's specs for diameter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Also, what compound are those? How long will they last and how much did they cost? Not counting the wheels of course. BTW, those should look decent on the RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 well i too have 40-17 tires on my car which is close enought to stock diameter..but the width on those..im sorry but no way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 Will, the Miata convertor says that they are 25.7" diameter vs. 23.2" for a stock 185/75R13. What are the manufacturer's specs for diameter? SNAP! I accidentally punched in 185/70/15 No wonder...woops. so its 2.5 inches. Those are Khumo Ecsta V710s. Those are good for about 80~100 autox runs...about 20~25 autox's, they are a DOT legal tire, with a stated treadwear of 50....they ARE a true R compund tire. Really nice on the track as well as autox. Those cost us about $180 each from The Tire Rack. However...these are going on a WRX in reality....BUT...they WILL be test fitted on the RX. I seriously doubt I'll have much issue once I get the proper offset/back spacing for the wheels and the ride height correct. From there its just a matter of some fiberglass to make a widebody kit or just some simple flares for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quidam Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Yes....thats right...new shoes!muhahahahahahaha. It's always a good day when you get new tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 so are you next in line to get new shoes Will since the RX got some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 are those going on kents WRX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 RX gets new shoes! However...these are going on a WRX in reality....BUT...they WILL be test fitted on the RX. so really the rx is not getting those, you are a tease:drunk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 thats it. Eventually it will get 335/35/17..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 that car is going to be insane and I still say those tires are going to be over kill on a 2600 pound car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Well, just think....if 315/35/17's are almost good enough for a 2400 lb RWD M3 Lighweight....then 335/35/17s are going to be THE MATCH for a 2600 AWD car...that and with the INSANE tire grip and light weight, the tires wont get destroyed as fast and Joel's car is going thru tires(ESP spec STi on 285/30/18's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Well, just think....if 315/35/17's are almost good enough for a 2400 lb RWD M3 Lighweight....then 335/35/17s are going to be THE MATCH for a 2600 AWD car...that and with the INSANE tire grip and light weight, the tires wont get destroyed as fast and Joel's car is going thru tires(ESP spec STi on 285/30/18's).Wouldn't a 2600 lb AWD car need less tire than a lighter RWD car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 noHow do you figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 because a heavier car will need more tire grip to be as fast as a lighter car. AWD RWD FWD doesnt matter in the case of weight vs tire grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 because a heavier car will need more tire grip to be as fast as a lighter car. AWD RWD FWD doesnt matter in the case of weight vs tire grip For lateral G's yes. But I was thinking along the lines of more tires putting the power to the ground, is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 For lateral G's yes. But I was thinking along the lines of more tires putting the power to the ground, is all. Well..when you've got 675 HP..you need all the tire you can get. The 335's will even go up in smoke in RWD...and certinly they will break loose in AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Well..when you've got 675 HP..you need all the tire you can get. The 335's will even go up in smoke in RWD...and certinly they will break loose in AWD.675 HP. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 woops....didnt mean to let that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 woops....didnt mean to let that out.What color is the sky where you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 cloud grey right now....otherwise blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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