Is the stock tire width good for the TOUGE?
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SayNoToPistons (03-30-2022)
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Who knows why Mazda decided something 18 years ago. Maybe it was a cost thing, maybe they needed to take into consideration aquaplaning risk.
225 is OK if you're using the right compound for the job. I dunno about "most" here, I didn't like 245 for road course all that much. Was it the size or the tire model? We'll never know. Drive it and see, there's no magic formula that works for all drivers for all circuits.
Also drop the attitude if you want help.
225 is OK if you're using the right compound for the job. I dunno about "most" here, I didn't like 245 for road course all that much. Was it the size or the tire model? We'll never know. Drive it and see, there's no magic formula that works for all drivers for all circuits.
Also drop the attitude if you want help.
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Who knows why Mazda decided something 18 years ago. Maybe it was a cost thing, maybe they needed to take into consideration aquaplaning risk.
225 is OK if you're using the right compound for the job. I dunno about "most" here, I didn't like 245 for road course all that much. Was it the size or the tire model? We'll never know. Drive it and see, there's no magic formula that works for all drivers for all circuits.
Also drop the attitude if you want help.
225 is OK if you're using the right compound for the job. I dunno about "most" here, I didn't like 245 for road course all that much. Was it the size or the tire model? We'll never know. Drive it and see, there's no magic formula that works for all drivers for all circuits.
Also drop the attitude if you want help.
Why didn't you like the 245s on the road course?
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The 245s I had were Rivals. They were OK but felt.. sluggish in situations where I expected more response - trail braking and throttle steering. Went with 235 RS4s after and no regrets. Apples and oranges, but I think that's my point. Size is not an absolute and the question doesn't make sense as a result. Start somewhere and see what you want to improve.
If you're putting this on stock wheels that's another thing. I'm talking about tires on 17" race wheels, more sidewall, less weight. Your results might be completely different.
If you're putting this on stock wheels that's another thing. I'm talking about tires on 17" race wheels, more sidewall, less weight. Your results might be completely different.
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The 245s I had were Rivals. They were OK but felt.. sluggish in situations where I expected more response - trail braking and throttle steering. Went with 235 RS4s after and no regrets. Apples and oranges, but I think that's my point. Size is not an absolute and the question doesn't make sense as a result. Start somewhere and see what you want to improve.
If you're putting this on stock wheels that's another thing. I'm talking about tires on 17" race wheels, more sidewall, less weight. Your results might be completely different.
If you're putting this on stock wheels that's another thing. I'm talking about tires on 17" race wheels, more sidewall, less weight. Your results might be completely different.
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Thanks for your suggestions. I also want to know whether the stock tire width good for the TOUGE and thanks to all of you for the answer.
Last edited by CharlesCutler; 05-17-2022 at 08:17 AM.
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Haha this thread made my day!
In my experience with stock wheels and tyres this combo is about right unless pushing the car hard.
When i went to 235/ 40 the car the car felt like it was on rails. So i never bothered with 245 as i think it would be over tyred for the amount if power on NA. FI probably a different story that i have no experience with. Also the 235/ 40 size is really common and therefore cheaper where i live anyway!
In my experience with stock wheels and tyres this combo is about right unless pushing the car hard.
When i went to 235/ 40 the car the car felt like it was on rails. So i never bothered with 245 as i think it would be over tyred for the amount if power on NA. FI probably a different story that i have no experience with. Also the 235/ 40 size is really common and therefore cheaper where i live anyway!
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Fiftyfifty (04-08-2022)
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Haha this thread made my day!
In my experience with stock wheels and tyres this combo is about right unless pushing the car hard.
When i went to 235/ 40 the car the car felt like it was on rails. So i never bothered with 245 as i think it would be over tyred for the amount if power on NA. FI probably a different story that i have no experience with. Also the 235/ 40 size is really common and therefore cheaper where i live anyway!
In my experience with stock wheels and tyres this combo is about right unless pushing the car hard.
When i went to 235/ 40 the car the car felt like it was on rails. So i never bothered with 245 as i think it would be over tyred for the amount if power on NA. FI probably a different story that i have no experience with. Also the 235/ 40 size is really common and therefore cheaper where i live anyway!
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Weekend Warrior
Im on stock wheels. 235/40 tyre poke barely protects wheel lips. So the wheels dont get scratched when you lay a wheel on its side while checking brakes etc. Not the case for 225/ 45 which did scratch the wheels, just annoying when you make sure not to curb your wheels when driving! 😉
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Fiftyfifty (04-09-2022)
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Im on stock wheels. 235/40 tyre poke barely protects wheel lips. So the wheels dont get scratched when you lay a wheel on its side while checking brakes etc. Not the case for 225/ 45 which did scratch the wheels, just annoying when you make sure not to curb your wheels when driving! 😉
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If you'd put the 235 tire on the 8.5 wheel you would had even more stretched tire on the contact surface, even more precision. A 245 tire would stretch nicely on a wider wheel.
Last edited by peloponisios; 05-22-2022 at 05:48 AM.
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Hmm I see what you're saying. Probably would have been better on a 9 inch wheel for the 245s.. oh well. Too late now. Probably not a significant difference anyway.