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Will these tires work on a '91 200TQW?
I figure the combined wisdom of the collective should help me make a choice
here. It's tire time, and I've narrowed the alternatives, partly on the
basis of comments from the list, and partly because of price, etc. I
figured I'd spring for a set of Dunlop SP4000s (225/60ZR15). Tirerack is
selling them at $68. a piece. However, today I went into their website and
checked out the SP8000s, which many listers like. I noticed that they
actually make these tires in 245/50ZR15 size.
Question: Will these tires fit and handle okay on this car, a '91 200Q
avant with stock 7.5x15 BBS rims? The difference in diameter from stock
(215/60/15) is .5". At 3000rpm in 5th, the mph difference is 1mph. So
that's not an issue. Perhaps the SP4000 is a more versatile tire? The ride
will be noticeably different with a 50 series tire?? (I put '92 S4 struts
and brakes on the car in June. The '92 springs are the stiffest of all on
the S-cars).
In the absence of some 16" wheels coming my way at a reasonable price, these
are my alternatives. Any advice/experience is very much appreciated.
Oh, yeah, the car is in Southern California. It hasn't seen the mountains
and snow yet, but it may.
TIA.
- Jim