New Wheels

Dec 19th, 2003, 19:00

Hi everyone
I'm a lucky boy Santa is bringing me some 18" wheels for Christmas any suggestions as to what size tyres would be best on these. Also my 850 T5 has developed a case of the bunny hops, tick over keeps dropping as if she is missing the exhaust burbles when running and she keeps losing power to the point of stalling now the engine management light has come on and gone off only once though any ideas before I take a trip to the local dealer.

sholtby · Dec 19th, 2003, 20:26

Pull the fault codes if you can on your car. Check for vacume leaks especially the small pipe on the side of the inlet manifold near the power steering pump.

To get a similar diameter wheel/tyre diameter use the tyre size calculator at www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Simon

Pedro Fandango · Dec 19th, 2003, 23:15

Hi,

i'm using 215/35/18 tyres on my 850. These are slightly under-cut for a 8" wide rim but don't rub (plus side profile is VERY low)

big h · Dec 20th, 2003, 00:03

hi take a look at this link, it might help you decide. ;-)

http://www.volvospeed.com/vs_forum/i...000&hl=pegasus

regards,

Dec 20th, 2003, 22:05

With regards to the rough idle problem, I had a rough idle along with an intermittent stalling problem. The stalling was solved by replacing the fuel pump relay. I was all ready to go hunting for the rough idle problem by cleaning various parts but the rough idle has gone since replacing the relay.

Andy

Dec 19th, 2003, 19:00	#1
850bob Guest Location:	New Wheels Hi everyone I'm a lucky boy Santa is bringing me some 18" wheels for Christmas any suggestions as to what size tyres would be best on these. Also my 850 T5 has developed a case of the bunny hops, tick over keeps dropping as if she is missing the exhaust burbles when running and she keeps losing power to the point of stalling now the engine management light has come on and gone off only once though any ideas before I take a trip to the local dealer.

Dec 19th, 2003, 20:26	#2
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: New Wheels Pull the fault codes if you can on your car. Check for vacume leaks especially the small pipe on the side of the inlet manifold near the power steering pump. To get a similar diameter wheel/tyre diameter use the tyre size calculator at www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Simon

Dec 19th, 2003, 23:15	#3
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	RE: New Wheels Hi, i'm using 215/35/18 tyres on my 850. These are slightly under-cut for a 8" wide rim but don't rub (plus side profile is VERY low)

Dec 20th, 2003, 00:03	#4
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: New Wheels hi take a look at this link, it might help you decide. ;-) http://www.volvospeed.com/vs_forum/i...000&hl=pegasus regards, __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

Dec 20th, 2003, 22:05	#5
mraldonnelly Guest Location:	RE: New Wheels With regards to the rough idle problem, I had a rough idle along with an intermittent stalling problem. The stalling was solved by replacing the fuel pump relay. I was all ready to go hunting for the rough idle problem by cleaning various parts but the rough idle has gone since replacing the relay. Andy

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