Re: [T3] while we're speaking of tires...

[Per Lindgren <per.lindgren@c2i.net>]

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Jim Adney wrote:

> The 4.5" rims are at the lower limit of acceptable for 185sr15 tires, but they 
> will fit. I've done it. Overall, however, they weren't a good idea because they 
> just made the car taller and less stable. Something like a 185/ 70 or 185/75 
> would restore the original ride height and would be better.

When I bought my 70, it was sitting on 195/65R15 tires on the stock 
rims, so (almost) anything is possible.

PerL
73 & 70 Variant


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