Re: tires tires tires

[Erik R Addy <erik@aero.und.edu>]

> Does any know if I will have to roll the lip to get a 225/50/15 on my
> Fuchs rims on my 87 5kTQ?
> Or maybe I should just really fill the wheel well with a 225/60/15...
> 
> Opinions please.
> 
> MAx M.


I used 225/50-15 Yoko race rubber on my 89 200tq and had no rubbing in
the
rear, even before I flared the fenders.  And my car is at LEAST 1.5"
lower
than stock.  Your rear camber settings could be an issue though, as I
run
a fairly aggressive -0.8 in the rear (and -1.2 in the front).
I would not recomend 225/60's, as they would
1) Look silly
2) Not handle as well
3) Raise the gear ratio, as opposed to lowering it w/ the 50's.
   In my opinion, a slightly lower ratio is a good think on a 5ktq.

HTH
Erik