As to the tire diameter, assuming he's interested in using the same overall
tire diameter as is currently on the car, you could check out
www.powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi That, at least, will tell you which
lower-profile tire will give you the same diameter on a 16-inch wheel. Doesn't
give you your answer on the width issue, but it may be some help.
Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: John Herrera [mailto:jrherrera90@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:34 PM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: 16 Inch Wheels on a Street TR6
Amici:
A friend is interested in installing 16 inch Panasports and low-profile
tires on a TR6. The car is lowered 1 inch all around and the suspension is
firmer than stock but I don't know by how much. The car is used on the
street for very limited mileage.
Has anyone tried this swap? He is in a quandry about what size tires would
fit without rubbing. He is thinking around 215-50. Also what brand and
compound tires would be sticky; tread life is not a concern as the car is
used so infrequently the tires would probably dry rot before wearing out.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
J.R. Herrera
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