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16" tire size that would = 4.55 FD?
I've been browsing the posts related to swapping FD to 4.55 (+) gear sets for those of us who aren't going the FI route, and in the back of my head (and from a few other's posts) I'm thinking another route is smaller tires... what are the pros/cons ($ notwithstanding)?
I'm seriously considering 16" rims anyway (for track days); does anyone know what tire size to go for if I'd like the equivalent impact from a 4.55 FD swap? ... "math class is tough..." - Barbie/Mattel 
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tire height will need to be decreased but if you're going with 4.56 i'd keep the same tire height even with 16's.
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Humm... yes. Math skills now engaged (such as they are)... for 10-12% reduction in circumference / rolling radius I'd need too crazy a tire size.
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....160211182230:s
Damn! it exists! 215 35 16 a 12.3% difference from stock. HOLY WHEEL GAP BATMAN! |
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