The 2001 2.2i comes with 225x50x16 wheels and I am thinking of changing this to 225x65x16. Why?
1. to give the car a couple of cm lift
2. increase side wall to make the steering a bit lighter with more 'give' or free play
3. may assist with tramlining which can happen on bumpy or irregular surfaces
4. Gives me options for purchasing tires as the 50s are rare and more expensive
So, had anyone done this before and what was the result. Did it proportionally affect the looks of the car?
Looking forward to your replies.
Cooper
Tire sizes and recommendations
- BladeRunner919
- Joined: Fri 17 Feb, 2012 20:18
- Posts: 2225
Re: Tire sizes and recommendations
Your speedo will be incorrect (you'll be going faster than indicated).
Re: Tire sizes and recommendations
damn, forgot about that! Thanks.BladeRunner919 wrote:Your speedo will be incorrect (you'll be going faster than indicated).
Re: Tire sizes and recommendations
Likely your insurance would be invalid too, in the event of an accident etc…..
Re: Tire sizes and recommendations
I would stick with standard size but would seek to identify a make of tyre that suits the Z3's dynamics. Sure there are a number of threads on here covering the subject.
Good luck either way, Dave
Good luck either way, Dave
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Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
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Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
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Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual