teach
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Just wondering if anyone has photo of 13x7 rocking 175/70/r13 tyres? Only found one image on tyrestretch.com
I'm new to stretching, although I'm not sure that size even qualifies as a stretch, prob get laughed out a car meet haha.
I'm not after crazy stretch anyway, just want a slight one to keep you looking tidier and no bulge on sidewall. Also can get hands on this particular size alot cheaper.
Done research I can, I've seen people go smaller 175/60 165/50 especially minis, and they weren't too extreme so I assume mine should be fine. Just wanted to confirm the look before ordering and make sure no garage may have problem fitting them. Cheers
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Mar 12, 2023 10:21:38 GMT |
I run 175/70R13 on 6” rims on my Vitesse. No stretch there - I thinks it’s considered the ideal combination. 7” should be fine.
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend) 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing) 1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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teach
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Mar 12, 2023 10:55:48 GMT |
I run 175/70R13 on 6” rims on my Vitesse. No stretch there - I thinks it’s considered the ideal combination. 7” should be fine. Good to know, thanks bud
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Recommended rim width for 175/13 tyres is 5 - 6” Anything wider and you start to compromise tyre grip and performance. There is a reason that manufacturers state recommended rim widths :-)
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Last Edit: Mar 13, 2023 7:58:44 GMT by nalesutol
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175/70R13 was factory size for golf mk2 e.g. on 5,5x13 rims.
Back in the 90s people usually used 175/50R13 on their 7x13s.
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slater
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@slater
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Mar 13, 2023 13:48:55 GMT |
Recommended rim width for 175/13 tyres is 5 - 6” Anything wider and you start to compromise tyre grip and performance. There is a reason that manufacturers state recommended rim widths :-) There's also a reason why racers run tyres on far wider rims rather the manufacturer ever suggested..
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Recommended rim width for 175/13 tyres is 5 - 6” Anything wider and you start to compromise tyre grip and performance. There is a reason that manufacturers state recommended rim widths :-) There's also a reason why racers run tyres on far wider rims rather the manufacturer ever suggested.. But racers run race tyres which have a different design but still have recommended rim widths. Or am I missing your point?
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