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So....someone decided to knife one of my tires.
I figured it would be a good excuse to replace them all with some Azenis.
Right now I have 17x7.5 rims and 205/45/17's on there.
So I am wondering if 205/40/17's would fit as Azenis dont come in the size I am currently running.
also what is the 45 # for width? or height?
Thanks for the help. :)
aspect ratio (height)
You should go wider if you're going shorter to keep the same diameter. Probably a 225/40.
Sorry to hear that Billy. Did happen in Springtown or at a gig?
205 is the tire width in milimeters (mm). 45 is the sidewall height as a PRECENTAGE of the tread width. So the sidewall height of that tire would be 92.25mm (9.225cm or 3.64in.). This give you an overall tire height of 24.28 inches.
The 40 would result in a smaller diameter tire that would slightly lower your gearing (higher numerically) and technically would improve acceleration. Your speedometer would also read fast compared to what it is now. To campare to the above the 40 would give you a sidewall height of 82mm (3.2in.). This will give you an overall tire height of 23.46 inches.
Tire one has a circumference of: 76.27 inches
Tire two has a circumference of: 73.74 inches
This is a difference of about 3.3%
This means your speedometer would be about 3% fast and your gearing would be about 3% lower then it is now. At 50MPH that would be 1.5MPH difference.
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Originally Posted by MadMerv
Would this fit well on the 7.5 wide rim?
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Originally Posted by Sharpie
Well I think I know who did it but it's a long story...a guy who got bumped out of his position at the fire station as a result of how I voted for the officers position.
thats a lot of info....coolQuote:
Originally Posted by HudsonHawk
looks like I have a choice of.....
215/40
235/40
or
215/45
225/45
what would you choose for the 17x7.5 rim?
The discount tire website info center page has a massive amount of tire info at http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoHome.do
It even includes a tire Calculator http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos where you can put in a tire size and get all kinds of info or two different tire sizes and it will tell you all the differences.
Any reason for wanting Azenis? There are much better choices out there these days if you're looking for performance tires.
+1 Azenis are soooo 2007! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
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Originally Posted by sammm
what would you suggest, i actually wanted some TR1's but either couldnt find them for sale anywhere.
The price I found on the Azenis was 98.00 each...which i thought was pretty good for a performance tire.
But if you guys have some suggestions that arent 150.00 per tire or more I would certainly be interested in hearing them.
Im in the market for tires as well and I found this is priceless for narrowing tire choices.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Looks like 215/45/17 is close and priced at 113.00 per tireQuote:
Originally Posted by Jiggerachi
anyone have a good source to buy these or another suggested performance tire on the cheap?
I dont mind waiting for them to get to me as long as it's not a backorder item
I am interested in what you guys are running....since ditching the Azenis.
I will probably place an order in a day or two.
p.s. I just put my truck in the shop to have th motor rebuilt.....lol, thats the way it goes eh?
Don't they usually set things on fire when they get pissy?::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
Not sure of pricing in 17" sizes, but check out the Kumho Ecsta XS, Bridgestone RE11, Dunlop Star, Yokohama AV08.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
Thanks Sammm the KUMHO's look good, i think i will go that route in 214/45/17
Keep in mind these are quick wearing performance tires!
You want T1R's. check out these dealers.
Good-Win Racing
East coast Tires
Not as bad as R compounds tho right?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
From what we are seeing I'd say they are close to R compounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
crap,...I guess I am getting the Azenis.
The T1's are too high right now for me
I have been hapy with the performance of the Kumho XS
Kumho XS
225/45R17 $122
215/45R17 $113
I would go 225. I HAVE 215 ON A 17X7 rim without issues.
Some more info for you...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=118
A good place to understand what happens when you change tire/wheel sizes is at www.discounttire.com First click on More tips on the Info Center, then Tire Information, then Tire Calculator.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
2006, I said!Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Thanks for all the help guys!
Will the guy that cut them be paying for the new ones?
Billy,
I've had Toyo T1R's for a year now. Got about 15,000 miles on them (4000 in two trips to Indy and another 2000 in three trips to Houston) and five track events. They're 200 tread rating and starting to show some wear now. I may replace them before Hallett. If I do I will need to do it soon so I have the new tires scrubbed by Hallett. They're 235/40/17 and may be too wide for your rim but if you're interested maybe we can work something out.
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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
Nope