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The problem is , as in the suspension post, I am getting bigger brakes for it. I guess that will have to wait too.
 
Gad... all of a piece. But it's a far cry from where ya started. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
This has always concerned me and probably I don't know what I am talking about but if one were to fit 17" rims and therefore fairly low-profile tires to a TR6, wouldn't the resultant extra torquing action of those larger wheels have some effect on the stability of those 4 little lug nuts and bolts? Also, the TR6 is not noted to have an extra plush ride, would the ride with low profiles be measurably rougher? Just wondering.
 
TR6BILL said:
This has always concerned me and probably I don't know what I am talking about but if one were to fit 17" rims and therefore fairly low-profile tires to a TR6, wouldn't the resultant extra torquing action of those larger wheels have some effect on the stability of those 4 little lug nuts and bolts? Also, the TR6 is not noted to have an extra plush ride, would the ride with low profiles be measurably rougher? Just wondering.
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Big time.Especially with stiffer shocks.
 
I went with Panasports from a shop (K-speed might possibly be the name) in State College (Penn State's home town) The had by far the best prices but I went with 14in and have regreted it every time i go to buy tires. Not much choice in 14 any more, even in the 8 years I have had them. 15 is definately the way to go. I went with silver but the blacked spoked ones were my first choice. They will look great. What bigger brake set up are you going with?
 
TR6BILL said:
This has always concerned me and probably I don't know what I am talking about but if one were to fit 17" rims and therefore fairly low-profile tires to a TR6, wouldn't the resultant extra torquing action of those larger wheels have some effect on the stability of those 4 little lug nuts and bolts?
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The diameter of the wheel has little or no effect on that. The overall diameter of the wheel + tire would have some effect, but presumably that is going to remain relatively constant. The extra-sticky tires that presumably go along with the bigger wheels would be more of a concern.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Also, the TR6 is not noted to have an extra plush ride, would the ride with low profiles be measurably rougher? [/QUOTE]The ride under ordinary circumstances (not off-roading) depends a great deal more on tire construction than sidewall height, IMO. What I mean is that a smooth-riding 50 series can be smoother than a harsh-riding 80 series.

However, the short sidewalls do increase the odds of tire and wheel damage from potholes & such.

Some years ago, I had the pleasure of driving a friend's TR3A with stock suspension and tires; not long after driving my own with Nylatron bushings, sway bars, wide wheels and 205/55-15 tires. His did ride somewhat smoother than mine, but not a great deal, IMO. But it also felt like I was driving a teeter-totter, that the tires would break loose at the least provocation; while mine felt like it was on rails. It reminded me strongly of a story in Car & Driver (or one of those) some years ago, about doing a 4-wheel drift at 15 mph (in an MGTD).

I've also noticed that during club runs through the mountains, I always feel like we are driving rather slowly while others complain of the pace being too fast.
 
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