[Shotimes] Thoughts on Kumho Ecsta 711s

[FlamingTaco]

I agree that actual rim use *may* vary as different tires or brands have slightly different sidewall construction, but you can only put so much angle into the sidewall before the tire stops supporting itself, and too little increases NVH, so most tires in a given size tend to fall within the same wheel width range. 

Ron's numbers are a bit confusing to me, as most 225 tires lay up perfect on 7" rims. 8" tends to be great for 245 tires, unless he's talking about something other than passenger car tires. Typo maybe?

David



-----Original Message-----
>From: van Oss <vanOss@centurytel.net>
>Sent: Jul 25, 2006 1:23 PM
>To: ronporter@ameritech.net, shotimes@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Thoughts on Kumho Ecsta 711s
>
>I think the tire brand and design are also a factor.  I have Kumho 712 
>tires, 235 on 7.5" rims and the fit and handling seem excellent to me, 
>sidewalls are just about exactly vertical.
>VO
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>225 is just too wide for a 6" rim. 7.5" minimum, and 8" wide is best.
>Ron Porter
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