Modern vehicles tend to have larger wider wheels and require a tyre fitting machine that is suitable for fitting
larger wider tyres to avoid damage to the tyre when fitting them.
Not exact matches
The lower,
wider and angled rear wings suit the
larger dimensions, while the
wider and deltoid - shaped front wing is aggressive and the fatter
tyres bring a retro vibe.
Wider - profile
tyres and
larger six piston brake callipers complete the package.
The Toyota FT - 1 concept was the first hint that a new Supra was in the works and in Vision GT form, there's a strong Super GT vibe with
wider arches,
larger intakes and slick
tyres.
An enormously complex and swept - back front wing, a much
larger contact patch with the ground thanks to 25 - per - cent
wider tyres, and a lower, angled rear wing are the most noticeable features alongside the decision to again feature black prominently in the livery.
In words: big,
wide wheels,
large tyre contact area, great driving dynamics.
In conjunction with the
wide track width and the configuration for
large tyre dimensions, wheel location and spring elements which are independent of one another facilitate high lateral acceleration, whilst the low unsprung masses promote the agile driving feel yet further.
The
tyres are
wide, the contact patch is
large — for enhanced performance under...
The
tyres are
wide, the contact patch is
large — for enhanced performance under acceleration and braking.
[9] Other modifications went on to improve the car's drivability and safety:
larger diameter clutch, new dogleg ZF gearbox with revised gear ratios,
wider section 205 / 70VR -14 Pirelli Cinturato CN36
tyres.
The new bodywork also sees a
wider track, allowing for
larger 20 - inch centre - locking wheels to the fitted, wrapped with 245/35
tyres.
The wheels are one inch
larger in diameter, with
wider tyres on the rear axle for the first time, emphasising the enhanced driving dynamics.
Tom Peters, Corvette design director, said: «The flared arches accommodate
larger,
wider wheels and
tyres for more grip.
Based on the iconic Fiat 500 body shape, the three - door hatch is lowered by 15 mm and sits on
larger 16 - inch alloy wheels with
wider tyres.
On the exterior, there's an aero kit with
larger air intakes and rear spoiler, a sports exhaust system with two different soundtracks and dual carbon exhaust tips, carbon elements on the side - view mirrors and the bonnet and 17 - inch gloss black wheels wrapped around in 205 mm
wide tyres.
Larger 18 - inch alloys, fitted with
wider tyres are also dual - purpose, offering extra grip and more visual punch.
But in terms of pure grip and high speed stability, the XC60 has a slight edge over the Q5 thanks to the combination of the well - tuned air - suspension that has
larger wheels with lower profile
tyres,
wider track and a longer wheelbase.
New
larger and
wider wheels and
tyres further emphasise the
wide stance, while the long wheelbase, short overhangs and sweeping cabin area further add to the dynamic feel of the exterior.
As a consequence of being based on the 911 GT3 RS, this is the first 911 GT3 Cup car to feature the 44 - millimetre (1.73»)
wider body at the rear, which provides increased space for even
larger wheels and slick
tyres.
The lowered suspension rests on
large, sticky Pirelli
tyres and together with the Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) combines confident handling with decent ride characteristics over a
wide range of road conditions.
At the rear, the RSPEC set - up delivers higher spring rates, re-tuned dampers, a
larger anti-roll bar,
wider (9.0 - inch) wheels and
tyres, and reinforced rear lower control arms.
The tenth - generation model will be 130 mm longer, 30 mm
wider and 20 mm lower compared to the current generation, and its the wheels are made
larger, and the
tyres wider.