Tire size for a 87
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Chesapeake VA
Stock wheels?
I have seen an 86' with 11" ZR-1 "A-mold" wheels on all 4 corners with 315/35-17 tires. I believe there rubbing issues with hard turning at that size. I have AFS ZR-1 wheels with 275/40-17's inthe front and 315/35-17's inthe rear with no rubbing issues.
I have seen an 86' with 11" ZR-1 "A-mold" wheels on all 4 corners with 315/35-17 tires. I believe there rubbing issues with hard turning at that size. I have AFS ZR-1 wheels with 275/40-17's inthe front and 315/35-17's inthe rear with no rubbing issues.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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What wheel diameter? The wheel size makes a difference as the section width and aspect ratio of the tire changes as the wheel diameter does if you want the same tire diameter as a stock wheel/tire.
You can go to a 20" wheel as long as the tire is not too wide (say 11-12 inches) and the tire diameter is around 25-26.5".
The wheel offset and backspacing also plays a part in where the wheel sits in the fenderwell.
You can go to a 20" wheel as long as the tire is not too wide (say 11-12 inches) and the tire diameter is around 25-26.5".
The wheel offset and backspacing also plays a part in where the wheel sits in the fenderwell.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2007
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with Square!I have the same size, wheel setup on my 87 convertible with no trouble.
Check your shocks out. I new a guy who used the same setup and scrubbed the fronts a little while hard-cornering. It turned out his shocks were completely gone and the front dived when he cornered at speed(H@ll, his car was about an inch or more low at REST!!!!).
Take Care, -John
