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by **rolla_fxgt** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:49 pm

Kuhmo have developed the worlds 15 profile tire, seriously who new there was a need for it, but here it is http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/05/kumho-keeps-a-low-profile-with-worlds-first-15-series-tire/

Who off here's going to be the first to buy some?

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:07 pm

Only if they do a 195/15/14

by **AE86less** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:20 pm

A 385 might be a bit overkill on the corolla :oops:

by **darkwolf** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:23 pm

Finally enough tyre to keep my 540 on the road with it's 2120KW of power

I would definately like to see a 195/15/14. though if they did a R13 I could put it on the corona.

Chuck some 155's on and get the mean stretch too

Edit:
They'd almost fit on the BMW too with the right offset:
Tire Size Comparison

Specification--- Sidewall--- Radius--- Diameter--- Circumference--- Revs/Mile--- Difference
225/55-16 ----- 4.9in ----- 12.9in ---- 25.7in ------ 80.9in ------------ 783 --------- 0.0%
385/15-22 ----- 2.3in ----- 13.3in ---- 26.5in ------ 83.4in ------------ 760 --------- 3.1%

Or roll the guards about 6"

by **AE86less** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:27 pm

Dell'Orto wrote:Only if they do a 195/15/14

You'd probably need a cert for those.

The car would be within 100mm of the ground :lol:

by **Bradles** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:41 pm

wouldnt the ride be rough as?

When i got my new wheels, and got 205/40/R17's ( potenza g3's ), it felt allot rougher ride than the old factory rims/tyres.

by **darkwolf** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:46 pm

Bradles wrote:wouldnt the ride be rough as?

When i got my new wheels, and got 205/40/R17's ( potenza g3's ), it felt allot rougher ride than the old factory rims/tyres.

Probably.

But you have to remember that the height of a tyre is a factor of the width by the aspect ratio. (can't remember if this is diameter or radius)

So it would be 385*15% 57.75mm.
where as your 205/40/17s would be 82mm.

So it's low but not too much lower.
If your 205's ran at the same height it'd be on only 35mm which would be crazyness.

by **barryogen** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:48 pm

man, you'd think that if they are going to put out a press release for a tire, that the tire they mention would actually be available on their site.

silly buggers.

by **darkwolf** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:50 pm

barryogen wrote:man, you'd think that if they are going to put out a press release for a tire, that the tire they mention would actually be available on their site.

silly buggers.

Or a price. Can't find it anywhere just like the damn Eagle F1 Asymmetrics.

I hate phantom tyres.

by **Bradles** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:56 pm

I can get prices on the asymetrics, what size are you looking at?

edit: jesus im a twat.. there is only one size as far as i can see.. haha.. will find a price..

by **darkwolf** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:01 pm

Bradles wrote:I can get prices on the asymetrics, what size are you looking at?

edit: jesus im a twat.. there is only one size as far as i can see.. haha.. will find a price..

Not anymore as I have been told that it is a big no-no to put asymmetrics on a BMW 540i due to the size of the car and the camber of the wheels. 'Cos I had wanted to put Yokohama C-Drive Tyres on the BMW as they have been magnificent on the Celica.

My tyre guy literally looked at me like I needed to go to time out.

Edit: Sorry I thought you meant the Goodyears as I didn't think there'd be a price just yet for the Kumhos. Though if you could tell me whether the tyre guy was right or not would be cool too.

Also the price for the Kumhos would be nice to know for shits and giggles.

Corolla FXGT · by **Brick** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:48 pm

f**k having to fit those badboys

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:42 pm

AE86less wrote:
Dell'Orto wrote:Only if they do a 195/15/14

You'd probably need a cert for those.

The car would be within 100mm of the ground

I fail to see the issue? :lol:

no grip · by **Akane** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:08 pm

Only if they did it in 15/R14's so I can finally fit some 15" rims on my car.

by **soopachargen** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:49 pm

Dell'Orto wrote:
AE86less wrote:
Dell'Orto wrote:Only if they do a 195/15/14

You'd probably need a cert for those.

The car would be within 100mm of the ground

I fail to see the issue?

but would the tyre be within 100mm of the ground? :twisted:

(and just coz people never get my jokes) eg... imagine car sitting with chassis on ground and tyres still not touching road:P )

and further to this, if the driven wheels cant reach the ground, thus the vehicle not being able to move, does it still count as a vehicle, and need a cert or does it become a structure?

by **Stott69** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:22 pm

soopachargen wrote:
Dell'Orto wrote:
AE86less wrote:
Dell'Orto wrote:Only if they do a 195/15/14

You'd probably need a cert for those.

The car would be within 100mm of the ground

I fail to see the issue?

but would the tyre be within 100mm of the ground? (and just coz people never get my jokes) eg... imagine car sitting with chassis on ground and tyres still not touching road:P )

and further to this, if the driven wheels cant reach the ground, thus the vehicle not being able to move, does it still count as a vehicle, and need a cert or does it become a structure?

if jokes take this much explaining are they worth it?
just like how unrealistic Harry potter movies are, I mean come on a ginga with two friends?

by **AE82 FXGT** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:51 pm

Brick wrote:f**k having to fit those badboys

Yeah thats what I was thinking, f**k that

by **touge rolla** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:00 am

Stott69 wrote:just like how unrealistic Harry potter movies are, I mean come on a ginga with two friends?

that made me piss myself, really :lol:

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