tire sizes on 87 coupe
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Tucson AZ
I have 315/35-17 rear tires mounted on 11" wide wheels and they fit the car quite well. The important size here is the wheel offset.
Michelin used to make a 315/40-16 replacement tire for these cars and it fit on the original 9.5" wheels with no modifications.
Michelin used to make a 315/40-16 replacement tire for these cars and it fit on the original 9.5" wheels with no modifications.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 216
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From: Palo Alto California
I also use 17x11 wheels with 315/35/17's in the back on my 87, but it is a fairly tight fit.
I don't know the size of hub spacers that I use, but the wheels have 7 3/4" backspacing with a 9" inner lip and 2" outer lip (pretty sure).
Just make sure you have the proper offset and they will fit.
I don't know the size of hub spacers that I use, but the wheels have 7 3/4" backspacing with a 9" inner lip and 2" outer lip (pretty sure).
Just make sure you have the proper offset and they will fit.
