Widest possible tires on a TYP89 sedan?

Mark L. Chang mchang at ee.washington.edu
Mon Oct 23 13:52:05 EDT 2000


On Mon, 23 Oct 2000, Alexander van Gerbig wrote:

>     Already running 205's and next spring time it'll be time to replace
> those, worn out.  Everyone seems to think that 205's are the biggest tires
> that can fit on a TYP89 sedan.  The rims I have are 16x7.5" ET35 and there
> is plenty of clearance, plus the suspension is so stiff they couldn't rub if
> they tried.  Anyone run 215's or even 225's on a TYP89?

225's are possible, I'm sure. Some 4kq/CGT people have 'em, if I recall
correctly. They are definitely a possibility on the TYP89 Coupe (CQ), but
then again, they had them flared front fenders.

Find someone that has a set and see.

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