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ted
09-20-2005, 02:40 PM
ok...so so i don't have to spend money on wheels...i was wondering if i'd have too much sidewall flex running a 15x7 on the front w/ a 65 profile.

there's an event in ocala coming up and i'll be needing to know whether or not it'd be safe to run them.
paul kersey
09-20-2005, 05:29 PM
65 will have alot of flex. and probably fold over.
if you dont have money, find a different hobby. is my best suggestion.
mranlet
09-20-2005, 06:02 PM
I run a 185-65-15 and 195-60-15 on 15x7 and have no problem. 205-65 will be a bit tall, but if it's just the fronts you ought to be ok.
paul kersey
09-20-2005, 07:08 PM
unda unda
steve
09-20-2005, 07:14 PM
65 on a 15 is good for daily driving
mranlet
09-20-2005, 07:17 PM
unda unda

Maybe on a 205, but not on a 185 on a 7" wide wheel - that's a fucking MAN stratch!
paul kersey
09-20-2005, 07:23 PM
yeah, i was talking about the 205.
Mars_302
09-20-2005, 10:12 PM
Is your car a v8 or v6?
teddy
09-21-2005, 10:51 AM
205/65's are boats.

Response is shit.

Same with 60's.

I would go atleast 55 or 50.
box240mod
09-21-2005, 11:25 AM
how much power does the car put out? (you may end up with very little traction with 205's) and are you running same size tires all around? it also depends a lot on the speed you're going to carry b/c of the weight transfer. but i would have a backup set with me. you can bet on it handling kinda crappy with the sidewall flex. but ive been running 205/60s with 195/65s and not really had a problem.... just keep them inflated and try not to push it right away. should be fine
Mars_302
09-23-2005, 03:01 AM
how much power does the car put out? (you may end up with very little traction with 205's) and are you running same size tires all around? it also depends a lot on the speed you're going to carry b/c of the weight transfer. but i would have a backup set with me. you can bet on it handling kinda crappy with the sidewall flex. but ive been running 205/60s with 195/65s and not really had a problem.... just keep them inflated and try not to push it right away. should be fine

v6 he might be fine, v8 its gonna be a little hairy at times. I have 205/65 on the back of my car right now too. Its honestly a little scary in the rain. The interesting thing though if you do run a good tire up front and these in the back, you can create a good sense of oversteer at times in car thats known to understeer.

edit.... I just read, you said for the fronts. its not gonna work to well in a mustang.