2 questions: x-lite center cap & tire decision
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2 questions: x-lite center cap & tire decision
1. So I feel a bit dumb asking this, but is the center cap necessary on the x-lite wheels? I'm assuming it keeps dirt and debris out (preventing unnecessary wear) and should be there, but wanted to ask to confirm.
2. On those x-lite wheels (16x6.5 right?) what is the consensus street tire of choice? I am lowered 1in on tein s-techs. The car will not see any racing and these wheels will not be on in winter. Searching around here seemed like 215/50/16 would be good size for some extra grip over stock 195. I can go super aggressive with the compound and design as these tires will only be on in warmer months and it just isn't driven many miles. I would, however, like them to be decent in the rain when I get caught in a summer thunderstorm.
Thoughts on both would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2. On those x-lite wheels (16x6.5 right?) what is the consensus street tire of choice? I am lowered 1in on tein s-techs. The car will not see any racing and these wheels will not be on in winter. Searching around here seemed like 215/50/16 would be good size for some extra grip over stock 195. I can go super aggressive with the compound and design as these tires will only be on in warmer months and it just isn't driven many miles. I would, however, like them to be decent in the rain when I get caught in a summer thunderstorm.
Thoughts on both would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
#2
No dumb questions here. It's a good question.
Yea, keeps the lugs and the center bore / front of the hub center clean and water out. Also some people like the cleaner look, I have seen a bunch of people run without them , but that was autoX .
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/R84_MINI_X_Lite_Wheel/
Center cap R84 x-lite
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-needed.html
I would run them unless its going to be a track set only or something.
195/55/16 on those wheels most of the time, here are some tire choices
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rchid=16132022
some people like the hankooks Ventus RS3 for the money
Yea, keeps the lugs and the center bore / front of the hub center clean and water out. Also some people like the cleaner look, I have seen a bunch of people run without them , but that was autoX .
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/R84_MINI_X_Lite_Wheel/
Center cap R84 x-lite
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-needed.html
I would run them unless its going to be a track set only or something.
195/55/16 on those wheels most of the time, here are some tire choices
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rchid=16132022
some people like the hankooks Ventus RS3 for the money
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Just measure the diameter of that little hub circle. find caps that fit on eBay ect...likely another mini one would. Looks like most are 54mm http://www.dhgate.com/product/brand-...isc|3875393706
edit: or 50mm I guess https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...h/36131171069/
I dont think they are necessary...they only have the center hole in the wheel so that it can be put on a balancing machine. I think the hub assembly has sealed bearings anyway?
edit: or 50mm I guess https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...h/36131171069/
I dont think they are necessary...they only have the center hole in the wheel so that it can be put on a balancing machine. I think the hub assembly has sealed bearings anyway?
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no, only thing i can think of it try to fit the center ***** from the steelies, but i dont know if the bore is the same aluminum wheels to the steeiles.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...now-tires.html
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...now-tires.html
Welcome.
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205/50R16 is an ideal size. Bridgestone RE71 for aggressive drivers or BF Goodrich Comp 2 for slightly less agressive driving. Comp to is still a Z rated ultra high performance tire.
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What do you all think about these 3 options:
1. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
2. Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
3. BF Goodrich Comp 2
1. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
2. Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
3. BF Goodrich Comp 2
Firehawk Indy 500
Comp 2
Firehawk Wide oval Indy 500
The Indy 500's are my top pick due to the better blend of road noise and handling charateristics. Comp 2 is a slightly noisy. Other than wet braking modulation the Firestone was the top performer in our head to head test.
Indy 500 was developed in the Asian Market under a different label. It's a very predictable handling tire and the most current technology.
Wide oval Indy 500 is just an older, less competitive evolution. The price is outstanding however.