tyres for slot mags

Post by **ratrodmog** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:00 pm

Evening guys
Can someone suggest were to get some half decent tyres from for my slots. The ones I had are shot so I'm after some more, nothing crap but doesn't have to be amazing.
Front- 13x5.5". 144-60-13 or close
Rear- 14x8". 205-70-14 or close
Any other suggestions of different sizes?
Cheers all

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:03 pm

145 section sounds a bit narrow for 5.5 wide wheels. Would normally fit 165/175 on that rim. Just search ebay for bargain tyres ! Overall - this is not going to give you a very well balanced car!

Post by **plastic_orange** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:14 pm

Fit 175 or 185/70 x13's for the 51/2's, and a minimum of 205's on the rear - better with 60 profile though.
Check this site out to help you out (Tyre section of course):

http://www.carbibles.com/index.html?men ... bible.html

The above recommendation gives a very similar rolling circumference with the rear only slightly taller.

Pete

Post by **Matt** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:37 pm

I would suggest 185s on the front and the 205s on the rear

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:51 pm

From my limited experience, 175's are no problem on 5.5" rims.

Post by **Matt** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:27 am

but its also a case of balance really...

Personally with 205s on the back I would want 185 or wider on the front

Post by **ratrodmog** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:45 pm

Do you think the car would be unbalanced with this combo of wheels Matt?

Post by **plastic_orange** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:35 pm

I don't, if you go for what I recommended.

Pete

Post by **ratrodmog** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:12 pm

Thanks plastic orange, that website was very useful as was the advice. cheers

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:28 pm

What offset are these wheels, this will also determine the tyre width. I agree with Pete's suggested sizes, but I feel that the 205's on the wrong offset will require wider or extended rear arches