7 vs 8 inch

[Z4MCSL]

I know this has been covered loads here and there but I am trying to piece together answers from multiple threads.

I am looking at getting some TD Pro Race 1.2s in 15 inch and it looks like they come as 7 or 8 width?

I am gonna assume 8inch tyres will be slightly more expensive but is there any view on which is better on track - not that it is going to make much difference as the weak link is definitely me at the moment!

 

[Daniel]

Standard OZ F1’s are 15x7 aren’t they? And they fit 195/50/15’s on them lovely. Which are A cheaper tyre than 205/50/15’s.

That alone would (and does!) persuade me to have 7 inch wide wheels.

My wets (Uniroyals) are £180 fitted for 4.

 

[JB21]

You wont need 8J wheels for a Clio. They'll require at least a 215 section tyre which is more expensive.

Stick with 7J and go with a 205 section tyre for dry track days.

 

[McGherkin]

Up to a point a wider tyre will be better, but the issue is more whether you can fit it under the wheel arches. You’re looking at a 225 on an 8 inch wheel which is going to be a big ask for a Mk2.

 

[Z4MCSL]

Ah ok thanks for that, so safe to stick with a 7

 

[Cub.]

Please can you start using the right forum section. Not everything needs to go in clio discussion. This one, for example, can go in here;

Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tyres

Suspension, brakes, wheels, tyres, etc.

cliosport.net

 

[Z4MCSL]

Yeah will do my bad