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Re: [Roadsters] Wider Wheels/Tires

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Wider Wheels/Tires
From: RWM <RWM@RWMann.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:04:32 -0400
Generally good advice, but that said, I find that with proper offset 
(don't ask, I don't remember), 205/60-14 Bridgestone RE71s on 7" alloys 
fit just fine...

- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex, RE71s front 195/55-14 and rear 206/60-14



Gregory S. Morrison wrote:

>Just a word of caution: Unless you've flared your fenders, particularly in
>the back, tires that are much wider than stock can produce sudden and loud
>noises when cornering and on less than smooth roads. It was merely annoying
>to me but kind of scared the heck out of my wife (which could be really
>loud...both the tires and my wife); making sunny drives not as fun as they
>could/should be. Trading out my wife wasn't an option so I traded out the
>tires and wheels instead.
>
>Hope this helps,
>Greg
>SRL31100494
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