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tire size? 200

posted by  joe bark on  Sun Jan 30 15:05 CST 2005
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I run a 76' 245 with 16 inch 5 spoke swept wheels with 205-55-16 tires. My question is will 225-60-16 tires fit in the fender of my car? Tires are free and in great shape.








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    tire size? 200

    posted by  Kane on  Sun Jan 30 15:21 CST 2005
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    Hydra rims ... 25mm offset, so you've lost some inboard clearance already. Anyways, they'll fit ... if you modify the entire front spindle. Do the math yourself and you'll figure out how big these tires are.

    Original tire size is a 185R14, about 25.6" diameter. That's about what you should be targeting, give or take a little. 205/60/16 comes in at 25.7", 215/55/16 comes in at 25.3". Those are your best bets.

    FWIW, anything larger than 26" becomes iffy. Expect rubbing at the least, and downright "can't fit it at all" at the worst. If you absolutely must, do it at your own risk.

    -- Kane ... and don't say we didn't warn you.
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    Blossom II -'91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles -'74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup -'86 245GL/AW70
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