On the other hand, you aren't running 225/245 x 17" tires either ;-) It all
depends on the weight of the car compared to the maximum weight capacity of
the tires.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Scot Zediker <roadsterboy@earthlink.net>
To: Thana, Peter {High~Palo Alto} <PETER.THANA@Roche.COM>; 'Kelly, Katie'
<kkelly@spss.com>; 'Andy McKee' <andrewmckee@yahoo.com>;
<ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: '00 Slush Series Schedule
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thana, Peter {High~Palo Alto}" <PETER.THANA@Roche.COM>
> To: "'Kelly, Katie'" <kkelly@spss.com>; "'Andy McKee'"
> <andrewmckee@yahoo.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 10:45 AM
> Subject: RE: '00 Slush Series Schedule
>
>
> > F 225/45/17 on 17x7.5" rims
> > R 245/45/17 on 17x8.5" rims (Kumho doesn't make a 40, didn't get 255/40
> for
> > fear of massive understeer)
>
> You missed a key piece of data here: your car's weight. (Yeah, I know I
> could probably find it on the 'Net, but I'm lazy ;) Your pressures sound
a
> tad low to me. I'm running 35/35 in my Miata, which is a good deal
lighter
> than your Z3.
>
> Also, when you get your next set of Kumhos, you might want to consider
> running 245's all the way around if the fronts won't rub. They'd be a
> little snug on your front rims but they will fit. Otherwise, you might
want
> to try 225's all around. Just a little something for you to chew on until
> your current set wears out :)
>
> Scot
>
>
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