13" wheel and tire

[olivertwist]

I have been looking for some tire that will make the car lower i have 13" that i like form a vw steelei and there i have seen vw rabbit and starlet with 13 steeles but what would be the best tire hight


195/45/13
185/60/13
175/50/13 this tire is what im looking for they use it on vw rabbit

all the tire aree stock steel rims i will have spacer made

[htchbck]

Sumitumo makes and HTR200 in the 175/50R13 size, we have a few electric minitrucks here at work that run those. 185/60R13 is an awesome size, its getting harder to find but looks great on festiva and is very popular with Vdub folks

[Safety Guy]

I don't think the Sumis are made any more. Here's a VW thread on the Sumi 175/50-13s:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5233665-Sumitomo-175-50-13

Tires-easy still has some of that size, but they're Dunlops:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&cart_id=63500816.135.24167&sowigan=&Breite=175&Quer=50&Felge=13&Speed=&kategorie=6&LoadRange=&Marke=&ranzahl=4&suchen=View+tires

However, they do have plenty of 175/60s and 185/60s in 13 inch Falkens and a couple other brands. Just look 'em up.

So far I'm really happy with the 175/60 Falkens on my 13 X 5.5" Estrellas. They shouldn't be bad on a 5" wide wheel either. I'd skip putting them on a 4.5" wide Aspire wheel though. If you have those, go with some 165/65s or 165/70s.

Now if you want lower, try these 155/65-13s:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&cart_id=63500816.135.24167&sowigan=&Breite=155&Quer=65&Felge=13&Speed=&kategorie=6&LoadRange=&Marke=&ranzahl=4&suchen=View+tires

According to my calcs, they would be about 2mm lower than stock, compared with the 15mm lower than stock of the 175/50s.

Karl

[olivertwist]

that is the same style that im looking for thank you for letting me know ill giva you a update

[bobbyspider]

i love stretched tires!!

[RhodeStiva]

If anyone has some "hand me down" wheels and tires please pm me i am in need of upgrade real bad. i will pay money.