Re: Wheels for '87 4kcsq

[Wolff <wolff_b@ix.netcom.com>]

> >
>  The 87 4kcsq is a 4  x 108 mm hole pattern.  And the Borbet's will fit
> if they are the same pattern.    One thing though, most people have had
> problems fitting 205/50-15 tires without rubbing in the back.  I had the
> same problem so I went with 195/50-15 tires, but that is a slightly
> smaller circumference than stock ( about 3% I believe.)  This is all
> based on a 35mm wheel offset (which I think the Borbet's are.)  If you
> have a bigger offset, in the range of 38 to 40 mm, you should not have
> the rubbing problem.
> 

I have considered the Borbet C's for my '86 4kq. What would be the
effect of running the smaller tires in the back (other than making them
fit inside the fender)? Anyone? Jeff, you run smaller tires in back on
your ur-q right?