In message <9404272145.AA09537@csd4.csd.uwm.edu> Jon Mason Gougar Jr writes:
> I have seen it mentioned here several times that it is not possible
> to mount tires larger than 185 on an MGB without modifications to the
> fenders or at least a method to restrain lateral axle movement in the
> rear. My 1973 BGT has a bazillion (well, 130000) miles on the rear springs,
> so they are SACKED, and I mounted 195/60 - 14's on the back and 185/60 -
> 14's on the front with no clearance problems whatsoever. Is this
> because I am running 60 series tires? It seems that I have the 'worst'
> combination for tire clearance: chrome bumper car with low ride height,
> sacked out springs, rotten spring pads that allow a LOT of axle movement.
> But I haven't had a tire so much as touch a fender.
> Just my two cents
>
>
For another data point I have 195/60 15s all around on the '68 BGT. No fit
problems on the front. Rear required triming of inner flange along top of rear
wheel well. On curves with a passanger it rubs on one side. I will have to try
nylatron rear bushings to see if the lateral movement can be minimized.
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