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Re: Off-diameter tires



On Sun, 10 Dec 1995, Richard Klein 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

indeed, the original acura legend ran 205/60's on 5.5 X 15 rims.  i have
a full sized spare of 215/60 on a 6 X 15, but that was the minimum size
that was required.  regular tires are 215/60 on 7.5 X 15 and my snows
are 215/60 on 7.0 X 15 steel wheels.

running fat tires on narrow rims won't buy you much.  they must complement
one another.  for a 225 section tire, i would use an 8 inch wheel.  that's
what audi does for the s4/s6.


eliot