What Terry says is quite correct, with a minor difference in my case. I have
been running 205/60R13's with no problem using 5.5" TR7 steel rims and lowered
springs. I just switched to a 5.5" aluminum rim and now I have big clearance
problems on the front. The aluminum wheels are much thicker at the hub and the
actual wheel offset may be greater as well so the track is wider. I am
switching to standard springs hoping that this will resolve it. I'm thinking I
may
have to go to 185/60R13's as well. Clearance at the back is fine, though, so
I'll still have that wide tire patch at the back to get all that power to the
ground.;-)
Tom Burke
In a message dated 11/21/2004 7:06:58 PM Central Standard Time,
firespiter@yahoo.com writes:
Need more Information. What is the offset OR the
backspace of the rims and what is the rim diameter?
13, 14, 15?
I have a chart that shows 205/60R13's as being too
large for a Spitfire without some modification (such
as adding offset to the rim size).
This is because the sectional width (The tire bulge)
is over 8" (note 205 is a 7.75" contact patch). This
will cause the tire to rub on the frame. I didn't even
realize anyone made 205/70R13s.
I have +3" on the rim track on either side of the car
with my 205/40R16's, and I don't rub.
-Terry
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