Matt,
is your experience with 185-13, 185/70-13, or 185/60-13?
Thanks for the useful info. I have a Panhard bar, slightly lower front
springs and would like to run 185/60-13s on wheels that I have yet to
buy...
Ulix
On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Matthew P Johnson wrote:
> IMO I would not use anything wider than 165s assuming the stock
> suspension is in good condition. But if you want more rubber on the
> road, my experience has been that there is room for 185s. Although I
> would recommend the use of a panhard bar to locate the axle. A panhard
> bar is fairly easy to make or will cost about $150 to buy. I know of one
> individual using 175s, without a panhard bar who is experiencing slight
> rubbing when driving hard.
>
> Other tidbits to consider when using 185s:
> 1)Wheels with 19mm of negative offset (The hub of the wheel is offset
> 19mm outboard from center.) is about perfect.
> 2)Because of the increased ride height of the 1500 Midget there is more
> clearance. If you have lowered the car more than 3/4" on an earlier
> Spridget it gets a little scary at the front end.
>
> Matt
>
>
> On Mon, 16 Feb 1998 10:26:58 -0500 pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com (Phil
> Profili) writes:
> >Anyone have any advice on what tyre (tire!) size is suitable when
> >using 13x5"
> >wheels (on a square wheel arch car).
> >
> >Phil
> >
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