James,
It all depends on the offset.
I run 205x60-14 rears (195x55-14 fronts) on 7" American/Shelby rims with
no rubbing at all.
(OK, just a bit, and only at full rebound on right handers.)
- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex
James Forte wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>I have just received my roadster after many months of waiting.
>
>I'm now in need of tires. I have Enki rims and the current tires are
>187-70-r14.
>The rear tire rubs the fender on bumps.
>
>My thought is to down size to a 175,-70-r14 does this sound right?
>
>I would like to buy tires for touring and will be mostly doing a short 3
>mile commute to work each day.
>
>Any recommendations would be great.
>
>Planning on registering for Solvang late and heading up on new tires.
>
>James
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