Re: What size wheels are best?

[Mark Alford]

Ok  Errol,   I currently have the 13" wheels. Brake wise I am running a set of four piston sumitomo callipers. These callipers are apparently works Nissan Callipers from an older model Japanese 300ZX. The Callipers are not alloy, and are quite weighty. The disc is of unknown origin (came with the car) but is 260mm diameter and is vented.   This setup works very well in it's current configuration. If however, I was to go to 14" wheels, what size rotor and which Callipers would you recommend?   Also, from a handling point of view, would the 14" wheels provide better handling? Keeping in mind I still have to run the 60 series tyre, and would be forced to run a 195 as opposed to the 205/60/13 I am currently running?   What do you think?   Mark. ----- Original Message ----- From: E Smith To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 11:43 AM Subject: RE: What size wheels are best? Its also a matter of moments and braking toque. Assuming the same caliper and applied pedal force in every condition: - The larger the rotational diameter of the wheel/tyre, the disc required must be proportionally larger diameter to maintain the same braking effort.   The classic wheel size example is the �EVO mock up� lancer with the 9� discs inside 18� wheels and they wonder why they will not stop. I have a feeling that a lot of accidents recently have been caused by these mismatches of tyre � wheel / brake - caliper combinations.   I personally like 13 X 7� rims as the range of rubber is better for this size wheel, from treaded competition tyres to slicks. They are also usually lighter.  The next size up is 15� rims to get a good selection of rubber. As the diameter goes up though so does the price.   Cheers Feral Errol   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mark Alford Sent: Thursday, 4 April 2002 9:26 AM To: Ozdat discussion list Subject: What size wheels are best?   Hey listers,   I have been having a long running discussion with a guy I race with regarding wheel sizes, and what size wheel is best to run. I thought I might throw the question open to the list and see what thoughts are out there.   What I would like to know is - What size (diameter) wheel is best to run? the choice is between two sizes 13" and 14" (both with 7" width). Something else that also needs consideration is the tyre that I must run. If I run the 13" I can use a 205/60. If I run the 14" I must run a 195/60. (Everyone must use a 60 series tyre)   So who out there has some thoughts on which combination I should run? I would also like to know the reasons behind peoples thoughts.   I look forward to the feedback.   Mark.   --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------