1988 tires (and regulations)

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MadMatt
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1988 tires (and regulations)

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Hello guys, I was wondering if anybody knows the tires dimensions back in 1988 and if possible the regulations that were applying at that time (aero restrictions, engine, etc.) ? Would be great ! :)

needmoretorque
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I don't have the answer, but I am curious as to what you need it for?
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MadMatt
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I'm just modelling for fun a 1988 F1 car on CATIA and well I just want to look it a bit realistic. I have takend the MP4-4 as a reference but it will be a bit different ! :)

MadMatt
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I would have thought I would get more answers, especially on this forum, but probably its because its holiday time we'll say, anyway I found that pre-1992 the rear tires were 18" wide here : http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewto ... ?f=4&t=591

I guess diameter was 26" but unsure !

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mep
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Maybe you can get the rough dimensions from some pictures.
Tires start to look really realistic when you give them a bulky shape on the sidewalls.
You could even go as far as modeling the compression under load.

zorog
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some specifics of other cars or the same age can be found
here http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/588/arrows-a10
Wheel diameter: front: 13 in; rear: 13 in
Wheel rim widths: front: 12 in; rear: 16 in
Tyres: Goodyear
and here http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/61 ... i-f1-87-88
Front Tyres: 25-10.0-13", Goodyear
Rear Tyres: 26.0-15.0-13", Goodyear
Wheels: one-piece, cast, 13" front and rear

Blanchimont
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http://www.f1technical.net/articles/26
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/343/ ... Honda.html (at the right side of the page)
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/f1/&fyear=1981
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Formula_One_season
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_engines

What i couldn't find are the exact regulations on wings in the 70s/80s/90s.
Can anyone remember the allowed width, height and position restrictions?
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MadMatt
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Thanks for the help, better than nothing ! And yes you are right with the wings, I would like to know regulations as well ! :)

trev0006
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I don't know how accurate model cars are but you can start there comparing the overall car length to the tire size.
MadMatt wrote:Hello guys, I was wondering if anybody knows the tires dimensions back in 1988 and if possible the regulations that were applying at that time (aero restrictions, engine, etc.) ? Would be great ! :)