205/50 R16s on a 182 Cup

[Tubbs]

Evenin

Has anyone run their 182 cup on these size tyres (205/50 R16s)? Want to put a set of posh tyres on for a track day at Anglesey but Im a bit worried about the increase in diameter. Any thoughts?

 

[fizzy_drink]

oooo... dont know mate...

I would have thought 205/50/15 would be a better, safer and cheaper option.

15s go on the 182 no probs.

 

[182_blue]

i personally wouldnt, will mess up the handling, like said above go for 15s with the bigger tyre

 

[Tubbs]

I would do but thatd mean buying a set of 15" wheels as well, probably more expensive??

 

[iguana]

Its my sticky rubber hes asking about & its indeed 205/50/15- not 16

 

[182_blue]

that will be ok then

 

[fizzy_drink]

Get some 15" superleggs... (light as a feather)... and stick-em on!

Muahahah...

 

[Tubbs]

Ha ha ha quality! I cant read! Taxi for Tubbs

 

[Tubbs]

Now Im off searchin for some cheapo superleggas

 

[MarkCup]

If theyre for track use only, get some crap ones off of someone on here for £50...thats what I did

 

[Hector]

dont get it, what would the larger profile do for track days? cos thats the only difference right (and the overall wheel and tyre diameter increase obviously)

 

[fizzy_drink]

Track tyres have an EXTREMELY hard sidewall, lol!

So, the increased profile doesnt really matter.









Mark has a good point though.... if its only for track-use, then any ol 15s will do as long as they fit.

 

[Leeshez]

I have a 205,50,16 on the passenger side and a 205,45,16 on the drivers side, it handles funny. Before anyone asks i had a blow out and it is a quick get home method.

 

[182_blue]

Quote: Originally posted by omar on 08 August 2005


Track tyres have an EXTREMELY hard sidewall, lol!

So, the increased profile doesnt really matter.



Mark has a good point though.... if its only for track-use, then any ol 15s will do as long as they fit.





he never said in the post that they were specific track tyres ?, just some tyres for a track day ?

 

[fizzy_drink]

Quote: Originally posted by Hector on 08 August 2005

dont get it, what would the larger profile do for track days? cos thats the only difference right (and the overall wheel and tyre diameter increase obviously)

Ah, I misread you.

Ok: 195/50/15 Eagle F1 GSD3 @ 35 each...

or 205/45/16 @ £ Over double that.

Much cheaper!