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Re: Wheels and Tires

To: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>, Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Wheels and Tires
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 00:18:22 -0700
Bob,

I have a set of 175/70R on a set of Rostyles. They are taller than stock,
but seem to be a good fit otherwise (the tire doesn't seem to be to wide
for the rim). This is on a RWA so rear clearance isn't a problem. They look
great.

I have 185/60HD13 Hooziers/Panasports on the Bugeye

I was told years ago by a tire expert that too wide a tire on too narrow a
rim will prevent to tire from making proper contact by pulling the edges of
the tire up off the road.

Gerard


At 3:00 PM -0400 8/11/00, Bob Spruck wrote:
>Anybody have any experience with a 175/70 tire on a 5 1/2 " wide wheel?
>Is the wheel too wide for this size tire?
>Is the tread or sidewall effected by the width of the wheel?
>
>Any experience or opinion would be appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>
>Bob Spruck
>Sharpsburg, GA
>' 67 Midget Vintage Racer
>' '72 Midget Weekend Car
>4 parts cars in the woods


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