Re: Wheels for a 83 TQC

[smarinel@neosoft.com (Steve Marinello@Newpark)]

>Goeke, Joseph wrote:
>> I was wanting to run a 15x7 or 15x8 on my 83 TQC, but I've heard the tires
>> will rub on the wheel well.  I thought the car was designed to handle a
>> 225/50 on a 8" rim.  What gives?  Can I combat this with a little wheel
>
>The 83 urq came with 205/60-15 on 15x6x35
>The 85 urq came with 215/50-15 on 15x8x24 with rolled fenders from the factory
>Several people, including me, run on our 83s:
>        225/45-16 on 16x8x35
>        225/50-15 on 15x8x24 after rolling the fender lips ourselves
>
>Glenn

I have 15x7x45 Fuch alloys with 215/50-15 on my '83 TQC.  225/50 D40's did
NOT fit....they rubbed on the inside front without adding spacers.  They
did NOT, however,  rub on the inside rear fender at all under any driving
"conditions".  I have always figured that eventually I'd try some 7"
35-37mm offset wheels to see if they rubbed at either end.

Steve

Stephen A. Marinello, Ph.D.
Newpark Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 6411 - Metairie, LA 70009
504/838-8222