My autocross Vee has always presented challenges regarding tire and wheel combos. I need a bit of guidance--
First off, 4x130 has to be the worst pattern for wheel selection (beetle & 914 only) and 14" has to be the worst size for tire selection. I know, hindsight and all...
Previous combo on all 4-
14"x8" Diamond Racing steel wheels with 225/50 Hankook Z214's C71
Impressions- Had these built by DR, HEAVY wheels, good grip in fast sweepers. More tire meant great holeshots.
Present combo on all 4-
14"x6" unknown brand, possibly mag, 205/55 Hankook Z214's C71
Impressions- LIGHT wheels (11lbs), not enough tire for the heavy rear in fast sweepers, great in slaloms and quick transitions, more favorable offset also narrowed the car in a good way. The tire lacks meat and spins up much easier. Note: The 225 vs. 205 is a BIG 20mm, they are much skinnier.
My times for both setups have been pretty similar, though I feel that I'm leaving a lot on the table.
My challenges-
Possibilities-
I know I'm playing a terrible hand here, but I'd appreciate some ideas or input.
First off, 4x130 has to be the worst pattern for wheel selection (beetle & 914 only) and 14" has to be the worst size for tire selection. I know, hindsight and all...
Previous combo on all 4-
14"x8" Diamond Racing steel wheels with 225/50 Hankook Z214's C71
Impressions- Had these built by DR, HEAVY wheels, good grip in fast sweepers. More tire meant great holeshots.
Present combo on all 4-
14"x6" unknown brand, possibly mag, 205/55 Hankook Z214's C71
Impressions- LIGHT wheels (11lbs), not enough tire for the heavy rear in fast sweepers, great in slaloms and quick transitions, more favorable offset also narrowed the car in a good way. The tire lacks meat and spins up much easier. Note: The 225 vs. 205 is a BIG 20mm, they are much skinnier.
My times for both setups have been pretty similar, though I feel that I'm leaving a lot on the table.
My challenges-
- 4 x 130 bolt pattern greatly limits selection.
- 13" wheels has required more clearancing of calipers than I'm comfortable with.
- Very limited 14" tire selection
Possibilities-
- Run the heavy 14"x8" wheels on the rear with 225/50 'kooks?
- Go to a chevy pattern on my rotors and start all over with possibly better selection? 15" maybe? $$$
- And what really has my gears turning.... 14" CANTILEVER on the 6" wheels??? Does it exist? It seems all sizes have gone the way of the dinosaur. I love me some cantilever.
I know I'm playing a terrible hand here, but I'd appreciate some ideas or input.
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