Revisions for the model year included improvements to the clutch,
wider wheel rims, a long overdue electrically heated rear screen and improved dip - beam headlamps.
Not exact matches
Why do the track guys run
wide tires and
wheels on the same
rim diameter then?
Wheel travel is not exactly abundant, and the wide, wide tires - 265 / 35ZR - 19 at the front on 9.5 - inch - wide magnesium rims, 335 / 30ZR -20 out back on 12.5 - inch - wide wheels - are big enough to pick up just about any longitudinal or lateral imperfection they can find, calling for constant corrections at the w
Wheel travel is not exactly abundant, and the
wide,
wide tires - 265 / 35ZR - 19 at the front on 9.5 - inch -
wide magnesium
rims, 335 / 30ZR -20 out back on 12.5 - inch -
wide wheels - are big enough to pick up just about any longitudinal or lateral imperfection they can find, calling for constant corrections at the
wheelwheel.
Most 111Rs had the skinny, 175 - section front tyre; you can fit a bigger tyre on the
rim but ideally you'd go for
wider wheels to stop the tread block rolling under during hard cornering.
Compared with the Lotus, the BT11A displays how
wheel rims got
wider at the back and tire profiles got lower.
Chassis tweaks include a half - inch -
wider front track, metal - to - metal suspension pivots in most locations, a lower ride height, nine - inch -
wide front
wheels, and twelve - inch -
wide rims at the rear.
However, it's more expensive to have the
wheels fitted with alloy
rims («coz they are
wider?)
Thinner windshield glass saves around 8 lbs over the 12C's windshield; the carbon tub is a development of the smaller Mac's and weighs just 198 lbs; the
wheels are made from a new aluminum alloy and, despite being
wider than the 12C's
rims, are lighter still.
That means the facia arcs round from the two
widest air vents, giving a wraparound feel, while the XE's same classy materials and easy - to - operate buttons are present, alongside the beautifully crafted thick
rim steering
wheel and bright, airy cabin.
It also uses
wider and larger center - lock
wheels and tires as standard — a set of 20 - inch cast aluminum
rims — 8.5 inches
wide up front and 11.0 inches at the rear, with 245/35 and 305/30 profile rubber, respectively.
This car was given the full monte, 9:1 compression pistons, 2» HD8 SU carburettors, special induction manifold, Barwell gas flowed and ported head specially for coombs, D - type camshafts, larger inlet valves, modified distributor, special straight through competition exhaust system centre exit, lead - bronze main and big end bearings, lightened flywheel, high ratio steering box, koni shock absorbers, modified suspension including stiffer anti-roll bar / stiffer coil springs to front / heavy duty leaf springs to rear, extra
wide track chrome Dunlop wire
wheels, E type all synchromesh gearbox with Laycock de Normandville overdrive, Power - Lok 3.73 ratio rear axle, front and rear arches modified by Coombs to accommodate
wide track
wheels, E type wood
rim steering
wheel, wooden gear lever knob, push button radio with twin speakers / balance control and roof aerial, reclining seats, heated rear window, foglamp covers and «Sundym» tinted glass.
With the optional Bastet center - lock
wheels now available for the regular Lamborghini Huracan models, it comes as no surprise that the high - performance, lightweight version would go for race inspired center - lock
rims too, just like the V12 Superveloce flagship did with the Diantus
wheels... now it seems the Huracan Performante could receive a bespoke set with five thin spokes that end in a
wide V towards the outer
rim, a rather aggressive styling that suits this special version of the V10.
Also new are the
wheel dimensions for the 911 Turbo: with 9J x 20
rims at the front and 11.5 J x 20
rims at the rear, the new
wheels are each half an inch
wider than previously.
We also had 19 - inch RAYS
wheels on the car, which looked particularly good, the spokes allowing a clear view of the
wide inner
rim.
Sitting pretty under the
wide rear end is a new sport inspired stainless steel muffler and the Sky Rocket sits about an inch and a half lower to the ground thanks to a new set of springs that work with the factory shocks in order to eliminate the
wheel gap between the Scirocco's
wide fenders and 19 by 8 inch multi spoke
rims and tires.
The model comes in standard with five - spoke AMG light - alloy
wheels with a high - sheen finish, but different sets of 19 - inch AMG
rims in a
wider variety of designs are also available for those interested in a different look.
Also exclusive to New Clio R.S. 200 EDC are the unique grille and spoiler, front and rear bumper,
wide - set LED daytime running lights, sill extensions and 17 - inch
wheels, with 18 - inch
rims available as an option.
Other impressive aspects of the SUV's body include its
wide front air vent, body colored door handles and sporty looking
wheel rims.
Virtually everything else is either changed or completely different — sheet metal headers, in creased oil capacity,
wider wheels, high - speed tires, re-engineered front suspension, beefed - up rear suspension, limited - slip differential, Warner T - 10 gearbox, no rear seat, spare tire moved to platform behind the seats, battery relocated into trunk, wood -
rimmed steering
wheel, added tachometer and oil pressure gauge, disc brakes at the front, heavy - duty drum brakes at the rear, quicker steering, Koni shocks all around and the whole package topped off with a special paint job.