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Re: [Spridgets] Tire / Wheel Combination / Question

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tire / Wheel Combination / Question
From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 19:34:54 -0600
Howard,

Two things to watch for... One is the rear tire rubbing on the springs. The
other is the front tire rubbing on the bottom most part of the front fender
where it curves down and in. It will do that when you turn the wheel full
over... I have 205/60/13s on my Bugeye and had to use spacers with longer
studs. In order to clear, there is 1/2 inch of spacer on each hub. The front
will still rub but I bought a fiberglass bonnet to cut instead of the nice
steel one.

Since your perferred tire is 2 sizes smaller, you may not have these issues.
Find a local dealer who will match or come close to the TireRack price and
have him mount one to see if it works without issues. Make sure that you
have the appropriate weight in the car when you check for clearances.
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1973 Midget - donor card signed in front of a notary!


On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 6:50 PM, <Miniac7@aol.com> wrote:

> I'm finally getting around to fitting a set of 13x5 Amercian Libre wheels
>  to
> my Bugeye. For tires I'm considering 185/60HR13 Sumitomo HR200's, which
>  are
> available at Tire Rack for $41ea. This is strictly for street use  only.
>
> Two questions:
>
> ...Have any of you had any experience with this tire, either good or  bad?
>
> ...Will this tire/wheel combination fit on a stock suspension Bugeye
>  without
> rubbing, or any modifications?
>
> I'm not sure of the wheel offset but I could measure it if someone on the
> list has information that would require me to do so.
>
> Thanks,
> Howard Collins
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