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Post by DaHamma on Dec 6, 2004 15:21:50 GMT -6
I have 225/60R 16's on the front and 235/60R 16's on the rear. I'm new to Aurora's and I am still learning the specs on them. My question is, did the classics come with the different tire sizes, front & rear? Sounds odd if they did. If they didn't, I'm assuming they came with the 235's all around. If that's the case, will the smaller tires in front throw my speedo off?
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Post by JimW on Dec 6, 2004 16:07:32 GMT -6
235/60/16 is the stock size, 225 wont make too much of a difference and will not impact your speedo, but its always recommended to use the proper size and maintain the overall tire height of 27"
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Post by Letitroll98 on Dec 6, 2004 17:41:17 GMT -6
Yes, stock on the Classic is 235/60R16, with H rated for the standard Aurora and V rated for Autobahn editions. Plus one and upgrade sizes are as follows:
255/55*R16 -seems only available as P/U truck tires 280/50*R16 -haven't ever seen one this size 215/65*R16 -perhaps a winter tire replacement 200/70*R16 -as above
For these +1's you need new wheels as well: 255/50*R17 -widely available in many brands 235/55*R17 -somewhat available
235/50*R18 -All below are specialty 255/45*R18 " "
255/40*R19 " "
*Insert H or V or W or Z speed rating as you so desire. Highre letters mean higher speeds and firmer ride and handling. Lower sidewalls from plus sizes also mean firmer ride and handling.
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Post by DaHamma on Dec 6, 2004 18:37:09 GMT -6
Thanks for the info gents! Very informative and much appreciated. I took the car up to 120 mph and she wanted more, so I'm thinking I have the autobahn package. Now the "H" & "V" ratings are for speed purposes correct? I mean I can go with the "H" rated tires, as long as I don't go 130 mph. Am I wrong with this assumption?
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 6, 2004 18:48:31 GMT -6
what year is your aurora. lucky you too...you have autobahn and i dont
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Post by DaHamma on Dec 6, 2004 19:04:43 GMT -6
She is a '97
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Post by JimW on Dec 6, 2004 22:56:12 GMT -6
V rated can handle 139 mph. H rated can handle 128 mph I wouldnt push anymore. Can wait for Z-rated
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Post by Letitroll98 on Dec 7, 2004 22:58:31 GMT -6
Thanks for the info gents! Very informative and much appreciated. I took the car up to 120 mph and she wanted more, so I'm thinking I have the autobahn package. Now the "H" & "V" ratings are for speed purposes correct? I mean I can go with the "H" rated tires, as long as I don't go 130 mph. Am I wrong with this assumption? Well, yes and no. Yes, the ratings are for speed. But no, that's not all you'll get. The highre (see, it wasn't a typo, I'm using the French spelling in honor of...well... er...some darn Canadian holiday or something I don't care about), anyway, the higher the speed rating, all things equal, the firmer/harsher the ride and handling will be for a given tire. Nothing mysterious, the higher speed rated tires are build stronger and feel that way, a lot. You will, within the same brand and model, feel major differences between speed ratings. Then again you'll also feel major differences between different brands and models. Just pays yo money and takes yo chances.
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Post by DaHamma on Dec 8, 2004 13:32:45 GMT -6
Thanks guys. I think I'll go with the Yoko V4S. They seem like the best tire for the money.
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Post by erw38 on Dec 8, 2004 13:52:47 GMT -6
<======= Drooling
I want those tires. Let us know how they work out for ya!
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