RE: 4x108 wheels

[Thomas Barbera <tjbst39+@pitt.edu>]

	I ran into some problems with 15" wheels for my '86 4kq.  I bought a set 
of MB Motoring MB6 15x7 wheels from Discount Tire Direct with 205/50 R15 
tires.  The wheels rubbed in the rear fenders even though they told me they 
would fit.  I did have the car lowered with H&R's, but that shouldn't 
matter.  I called them and told them what was going on, and they agreed to 
send me a new set of wheels.  The wheels are MiM Vento 15x6.5 wheels, which 
are 1/2" narrower.  I put the 205/50 R15 tires on, and no rubbing!  The 
wheels were a little more expensive, but they look much better, and have a 
much better ride.  I believe both the MiM's and the MB Motoring wheels have 
an offset of 35mm.  My old stock 14x6 wheels had 205/60 R14's, and the 
inside of the tire just barely cleared the tie rod.  There sure isn't much 
room between the tie rod and the wheel well for a 15x7 wheel, but the 
15x6.5 fit just right.
	I don't know whether the 80 series has similar wheel well clearance, but I 
just want to warn you what little differences in wheel dimensions can make 
on fit.  I went from loud rubbing noises over every significant bump to a 
nice smooth, quiet ride.  That's just my .02.

Tom B.
'86 4kq
'89 200tq