15" tire size on 90q

[Grant Lenahan]

Huh?

Are you replying to me?

On Apr 10, 2008, at 8:58 PM, Mark J. Besso wrote:

> They do appear slightly shorter and leave more of the wheelwell  
> exposed. That reduced height also makes for an inaccurate  
> speedometer by 10%-12%.
>
>    See: http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/My-Vehicles-Past-and-Present/ 
> IMG_0192
>
> I've since gone to 17x7.5" wheels with a 25mm offset.  I chickened  
> out on staying with the 215mm cross-section and went with  
> 205/40-17.  There's more than enough room for the 215/40-17 so  
> that's the size I'll go to when these wear out.  As Grant says,  
> that extra width would've provided some good protection for the rims.
>
>    See: http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/My-Vehicles-Past-and-Present/ 
> IMG_1281
>    (Sorry, really bad picture!)
>
> ~Mark
>
>
>
> On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:38:23 -0400
>  Grant Lenahan <glenahan at vfemail.net> wrote:
>
>  A slightly larger tire does protect wheels from bends....
>  I do it all the time. nto a bad alternative if it fits.
>   Grant
>  On Apr 10, 2008, at 8:27 PM, Mark J. Besso wrote:
>
>> Steve,
>>
>> I've had no clearance trouble with the 215/50-15.  My Coupe has stock
>> suspension and those tires are mounted on the OE wheels.  If  
>> you're  anywhere
>> near Hartford, CT you're welcome to stop by and we can put them  
>> on  your car
>> to try.
>>
>> Contact me off-list if you're local and we can arrange something.
>>
>> ~Mark
>>
>>
>>   On Apr 10, 2008, at 4:02 PM, Steve Meyer wrote:
>>
>>> Howdy gang!
>>>
>>> I am switching to 15" rims on my '88 90q and was
>>> wondering what size tire I should run. 205/50/15,
>>> 195/50, 195/55? What the verdict?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Steve
>>>