Heres the "foof" I have as it were :-)
Just to throw more fluif on the fire, it may also depend upon which
Spitfire rear axles you're running, stock axles or later 1500 ones (giving
a 2 inch wider track).
My wifes car (that we took to Laughlin), a MK 3,which has 185/60R 13s on
Minilite equiv. rims, Stock track, and there is occasional rubbing with the
car fully loaded going over bumps/dips on the fender lips, mostly on the
rear fenders - But that was with a fully loaded car -
I however, have 205/60R 13s on my MK4 mounted on Panasports, with only
minimal Mods (slight flare) to he front fender lips and have no rubbing
what so ever front or rear -
On the other hand, my 70 GT6 (same body panels as the MK III Spitfire), but
with the 1 inch wider rear rotoflex rear end, and I had to replace the
165/70R 13s with 165/65R 13s (mounted on wire wheels) to prevent slight
rubbing on the rear fender lips -
FWIW -
Barry Schwartz
La Mesa (San Diego) CA -
Original Message:
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Hi list,
Yesterday I asked about tire sizes for my new 13 x 5.5 wheels on my '66
Spitfire. Several helpful people responded with the standard 175- 70R 13
size.
I was hoping to use something wider and maybe with a shorter profile,
giving
the car a more aggressive look (ie possibly 1895 or 195-60s). I also am
giving some consideration to using a wider size on the rear. Does anyone
know
what is the widest tire that won't rub on a non modified fender well?
Thanks,
James '66 Spitfire
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