«As for tyres, ideally we'd choose
the best tyre size for the ride / handling compromise.
Not exact matches
Well not unless there was some extreme change in wheel,
tyre size etc..
Without trying to calculate the effects (need the gear ratios and
tyre / wheel
size and manufacturer's info for speed v engine rpm) the difference could
well be down to the changes in both rolling diameters.
The suspension geometry and the wheel and
tyre size suit the car
better and the gearbox ratios and the whole set up is much
better that the off the peg BMW and that is before I mention that fact that Alpina take the interior to bits and replace it with their own fantastic quality leather and dials and screw the car back together like no factory car will ever be.
All share the same
size rear discs and all have anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control as
well as a
tyre - pressure monitoring system.
Tubeless
tyres of same
size are used for the Comfortline grade as
well.
Grip from the new
tyres is very
good and braking performance on the EcoSport is also
well - suited to the weight and
size of the car.
These aluminium struts are in total 4 kg lighter than the steel components, as
well as being stronger, to support the greater forces generated by the increase in track width and
tyre size.
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tyres, full
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These rims are further covered with tubeless radial
tyres of
size 205/65 R15 and full wheel covers as
well.
Indeed, the ride felt
better than the F - TYPE R's, despite the increase in
tyre size.
For a
better grip on roads, the car comes equipped with 145/80 R13
size of tubeless
tyres.