Yes, the AR Libre (and copies) came in 5 inch width. I have several sets of
them, 3 sets currently in the garage and a few more in storage.
Since I don't have mine on yet I can't answer the tire fit question on a
Spridget though. I currently have Minators with 165/70's which fit perfect.
175 width tires are tight on a square arch but they will fit with a little
fender clearance work (AKA baseball bat treatment).
A 5 inch wheel is the minimum recommended for a 185/60-13 tire. 5.5 or 6 is
much better.
Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby@herbytoys.com
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From: spridgets-bounces+herby=herbytoys.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+herby=herbytoys.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Dean Hedin
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:02 PM
To: Miniac7@aol.com; spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tire / Wheel Combination / Question
As I recall, Mr. Danielson from NE had those wheels on his spridget.
Maybe he can chime in.
I think the Khumo powerstar 758 in 175/70-13 is a good choice for 5 inch
wide rims.
However, I always thought the AR Libre wheel was 5.5 inches wide.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Miniac7@aol.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Tire / Wheel Combination / Question
> 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
> Virginia Beach, VA.
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