suspension problems

[FestYboy]

Fudge, here's the short of it for tire sizing:
First number is the section width of the tire (side wall to side wall when inflated) expressed in millimeters. this is NOT the tread width.
Second number is a percentage of the first number.
Third number is the rim diameter for that tire.

The first number needs to be considered in relation to the rim width, but is not a hard number (i.e. a 5.5" wide rim will fit anything between a 145 and a 195 without issue).

I won't get into odd fitments or stretch right now.

[fudge]

Oh man...no.... thats not how it works. The last number is the one that has to stay the same. You cant put a r14 tire on a 13 inch rim for example.

i knew the rim size had to stay the same but I thought the first number did too, lol. Ok so I will look into new tires. once I have smaller tires I still am wanting to change my struts and spring looking things. what would you recommend me to do?

Fudge, here's the short of it for tire sizing:
First number is the section width of the tire (side wall to side wall when inflated) expressed in millimeters. this is NOT the tread width.
Second number is a percentage of the first number.
Third number is the rim diameter for that tire.

The first number needs to be considered in relation to the rim width, but is not a hard number (i.e. a 5.5" wide rim will fit anything between a 145 and a 195 without issue).

I won't get into odd fitments or stretch right now.

thank you very much this makes a lot of sense. potential silly question: how do i find out how wide my rims are?

[FestYboy]

Rim width is usually stamped or cast into the rim, but since your rims are vintage, the tire has to come off and then you measure from bead seat to bead seat (not lip to lip).

Most rims of that era and size are 6" wide, so I'd use that as a starting point.

[fudge]

Rim width is usually stamped or cast into the rim, but since your rims are vintage, the tire has to come off and then you measure from bead seat to bead seat (not lip to lip).

Most rims of that era and size are 6" wide, so I'd use that as a starting point.

hey thanks, you guys are teaching me a lot. what would be the best tire sizes you would recommend for me? the wider the better, i like wide tires.

[Fecomatter]

those wheels are hot. just get smaller tires, lol

[FestYboy]

175/60/13

[ryanprins13]

hey thanks, you guys are teaching me a lot. what would be the best tire sizes you would recommend for me? the wider the better, i like wide tires.

Well it depends on your rim width, lol.

[jawja jim]

Usually, a listing for a tire will give a range. The tires I use are 155/80/13 and are good for 4", 4.5", and 5" wide wheels according to Discount Tires web site and I have 2 sets on Metro steelies(4.5") and one on Hyundai alloys(5").

[fudge]

175/60/13

I found a set on craigslist that are 175/70/13 close enough, and that is the same size as my last tires.
I also found a set on craigslist that are 155/80/13 but that is smaller than I like, isnt that the stock tire size?

Well it depends on your rim width, lol.

I do not know my rim width

[Team Lightning]

Stock tire size is 145/80/12 from the factory. For the L model.

[blowby]

Usually, a listing for a tire will give a range. The tires I use are 155/80/13 and are good for 4", 4.5", and 5" wide wheels according to Discount Tires web site and I have 2 sets on Metro steelies(4.5") and one on Hyundai alloys(5").

Are the Metro an Hyundai wheels you have 4 bolt and are they for a Festy. I was lookin for other wheels.

[FestYboy]

Blowby, think about your question for just a second...

Fudge, the size I gave you is what you want. The 70 series tires on Craigslist are too tall (still). Granted they will fit much better than what you have now.

[jawja jim]

Are the Metro an Hyundai wheels you have 4 bolt and are they for a Festy. I was lookin for other wheels.

Yes, they fit the stock Festy.

[fudge]

Blowby, think about your question for just a second...

Fudge, the size I gave you is what you want. The 70 series tires on Craigslist are too tall (still). Granted they will fit much better than what you have now.

hmm I'm not sure you are correct with this, my last tires were 175/70/r13 and they were fine for me. what are they too tall for? how will that 10% difference make a difference?

on another note, today my friend and I tried to bleed my brakes and we were only able to bleed one brake because all 3 of the other bleeder screws were rusted and broke off. is this the time that I should do a full aspire brake swap? what should I do about this because my brakes are pretty bad.

[ryanprins13]

suspension problems

hmm I'm not sure you are correct with this, my last tires were 175/70/r13 and they were fine for me. what are they too tall for? how will that 10% difference make a difference?

on another note, today my friend and I tried to bleed my brakes and we were only able to bleed one brake because all 3 of the other bleeder screws were rusted and broke off. is this the time that I should do a full aspire brake swap? what should I do about this because my brakes are pretty bad.

Yes he is correct. I spent too much money on 175/70 r13 winter and summer tires. Sand blasted the rims and fixed em up nice and painted em. I think i put up with it for a month and went back to the 145/80 12's. Had no traction whatsoever in snow, and no power, it was stupid. With a B8, B6 or a turbo you may not notice so much but i couldn't handle the lack of power or traction in the stock B3.
For the brakes the rear wheel cylinders are super cheap if you wanna do a quick fix, but if your going to do a swap anyway now may be the time.