Both my uncle and myself ran these exact sizes on
6.5" wide 300ZX rims last year (he had a 1985, and I
had a 1986). The outside edge wore out real quick,
but I think that's because we didn't have any
negative camber on them. They fit, but it was
probably far from being the "ideal" rim width! But we
had fun!
---Tesec@compuserve.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Today I got a pair of Hoosier 225/45/15 tires for the
> front of my RS. They are WIDE!!! Seems like they
would be
> perfect on an 8" rim. Specs say 7-9". Has anyone
run them
> successfully (or not!) on a 7" rim?? I could run
them on an 8
> for autox, but would be tough and twitchy on the
track with all
> that offset (8s have the extra inch on the outside).
>
> Last year I ran 225/50/16 on the front but wanted
to try the shorter tires
> for lowering the car, shorter sidewall, and less
weight. I will use
> 245/45/16 on the rear for now (may try the 275/34
on the rear for autox
> later in the year).
>
> I may try to get them mounted Thurs, my tire guy
will surely freak out
> though...
>
> Regards, mike piera AnalogMike@aol.com '72 911S
Targa, '73 911RS Replica
>
> ~^v^~ aNaLoG.MaN ~^v^~ vintage guitars
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>
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