You're correct on the Fiero, but only with the front tires...I could go out
front and double check our ’88. And then, with the "freedom" of interpretation,
just how far out? When the first Fieros were competing, the amount of "stick
out' was basically unlimited, leading to some interesting tires. :-)
--Pat Kelly
Josh Hadler wrote:
> Justin Hughes wrote:
> >
> > > You can fit any size DOT approved tire on the "stock sized" rims that you
> > > want as long as the tread doesn't stick out past the edge of the fender
> > when
> > > viewed from above. Unless it came that way from the factory.
> >
> > Right - I forgot about that overhang part.
>
> Actually, there are allowances:
>
> "No portion of the tread may extend beyond the fender opening when
> viewed from the top perpendicular to the ground. In those cases where
> the original equipment is such that it does not comply with this
> requirement, it is considered permissible for alternate tires to extend
> beyond the fender opening when viewed from above."
>
> This effects some cars, and doesn't effect others. I think the Fiero is
> one such car that gets away with it, as the OEM tire extended beyond the
> fender perimeter. Someone will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong about
> the Fiero though...
>
> -Josh2
>
> --
> Joshua Hadler '74 914 2.0 CSP/Bi - Hooligan Racing #29 - CONIVOR
> '87 Quantum Syncro - aka stealth quattro
>
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