Lowering springs

[CMF_Pikey365]

Just ordered my HOL springs which drop the car 50mm. Also got a whiteline strut brace on the way. Got a set of 14" TSW 5 spokes on the way with 6" width, some dude said not to fit 60 profiles on these rims he recomends using 50's ? Rochford tyres recomend 60's whats the crack?

 

[CMF_sikK11]

60 will be cheaper but if you drive hard you will get alot of sidewall flex. It sux.

 

[CMF_sportsclassic]

if you use 60 profile, the rolling diameter will be too high, 50's are the go

 

[CMF_Pikey365]

I run 55 on my escort and they are tight. Never owned a micra before but it's enspired my car building on a budet! I used to run a Honda B16A that was fu'cking quick. I am impressed with the Micra for the Mini feel. God i'm getting old. (37)
Pikey

 

[CMF_sportsclassic]

Pikey365 WROTE:

"I run 55 on my escort and they are tight. Never owned a micra before but it's enspired my car building on a budet! I used to run a Honda B16A that was fu'cking quick. I am impressed with the Micra for the Mini feel. God i'm getting old. (37)<BR>Pikey

55's should be ok too

 

[CMF_Pikey365]

sportsclassic WROTE:

"Pikey365 WROTE:

"I run 55 on my escort and they are tight. Never owned a micra before but it's enspired my car building on a budet! I used to run a Honda B16A that was fu'cking quick. I am impressed with the Micra for the Mini feel. God i'm getting old. (37)
Pikey"</div>

55's should be ok too

I will try and source some 50's to get rid of the sidewall roll. What do you run?

 

[CMF_sportsclassic]

got a few micras with 13's 14's and 15's. The 14's i run a 50 profile the tyres are yokohama, carn't remember what type?... there is minimal side wall flex with the 50's, the 50's are nearly the same height as the standard 13's

 

[CMF_tris]

i have 15s with 50 profile i think... they are the same rolling circumference as the stock wheels so it doesnt put out your speedo too much. its also 30mm lower and doesnt scrape... the main thing to remember with lowering is to get a panhard rod.... that will stop and scrubbing in the rear on the guards.(as long as your dish isnt rediculously large)

 

[CMF_Turtle]

Agree wit tris, i have 15s wit 50 profile and coilovers. panhard is integeral

 

[CMF_Asmoth]

Hi pikey.
Here's a calculation table link that may help you. Just copy & paste intoyour address bar.

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

Asmoth.