Re: tires

[AUDIDUDI@delphi.com]

> > Igor, you said that there is no problem with putting 215's on 6 inch
> > wide rims.  So how wide can I go on my 5ktq?  I have the standard 205's
> > on there now.  I guess they are 7 inch wide rims.  How wide can I go on
> > these rims with out any problems with clearing the inside of the
> > wheelwell?  Thanks for any replies.
> 
> James, 205mm wide rubber on a 7" wide rim w/a 45mm offset is a max size,
> that you can put on your car, before you start rubbing the rear fenders.
> 
> My set up is 205/55/16, on 16"x7.5" rim with a 38mm offset and OEM spec
> rear Camber. I was rubbing the rear fenders up until I flared them right
> before the last years's Lime Rock event.

It's possible to fit an 8x17 wheel with a 215/45-17 under the rear fenders
of an '89 200q without touching the bodywork and running OEM alignment.  I
know, because I've done it ... the trick is getting the offset right.  Now
I'm seriously thinking about flaring the fenders to get those 245/40-17s I
was given to fit without rubbing but I'm not sure I want to do anything so
obvious, especially since I cringe every time I see a Treser-modified 5000
on the road, what with it's hokey-looking fender flares and all.  BTW, the
Treser 4kq is actually pretty decent looking ... there's a red one in town
that is up for sale every now and again (the owners think it is or will be
collectible so they're always asking silly money for it -- last time, they
wanted $6k despite the fact both the front & rear bumpers needed some work
to repair the cracks and the car could use a fresh coat of paint.) When it
comes around again, I'll try to grab a photo of it for the curious...

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