Re: Off-diameter tires

["Richard Klein" <rklein@cris.com>]

On 10 Dec 95 at 1:25, AUDIDUDI@delphi.com wrote:

> > I don't know what diameter you're shooting for, but on 6" wide rims you
> > could probably fit 215, or maybe even 225/50R15 tires
> 
> Maybe it's just the racer in me but, personally, I wouldn't run more than a
> 205 tire on a 6" rim ... it'll fit, sure, but something like a 225 is going
> to squirm an awful lot.  I wouldn't recommend using anything less than a 7"
> wide rim for a tire this size and 8" would be better still.
> 
This was a guess based on information I have that says a 205/60R14 
tire can be used on a 5.5" rim.  I figured a 6" rim should be able to 
use slightly wider tires, but I'm sure there are plenty of variables 
I know nothing about