Re: 90 CQ Wheel/Tire Advice

[Glenn Lawton <lawtonglenn@gsmai.com>]

> Glenn Lawton wrote:
> > PLEASE remember that the original tire size and tire clearance
> > are different from the 20vCQ (205/60-15 oe 24.7"OD)
> > to the 20v90Q (195/50-15 oe 22.7"OD).


Colin Gans wrote: 
> Perhaps the original equipment is different for Canadian spec cars. My
> 1990 90Q is shod with 195/60-14s,

Oooops. I got mixed up there. The 1988-1990 90Q and 20v90Q came with
195/60-14 on the basketweave BBS or 205/50-15 on the Speedlines.


> ...tire shop suggested that 205/50-15s are the largest option for me
> If I go to a 205/50-15 (plus one), I will still have what appears to 
> be a small wheel/tire package in the wheel well.

Paul Royal just put on 205/50-15 and they fit nice and tight.
Bob D'Amato has 205/45-16 and they are damn tight too.
Bob told me he couldn't get anything bigger.


Good Luck
Glenn