[Spits] Tire size revisited

[Nolan]

I've got some 185/60-13's on TR7 5.5" rims under one of my 1980 Spitfires 
with no rubbing.

But understand, offset is everything.  A 2" wide wheel will rub if the 
offset is wrong enough.  If this is for your '66, there is also the matter 
of the different bonnet shape up front, and shorter axles in the rear.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JHMDDS at aol.com>
To: <spitfires at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 12:06 PM
Subject: [Spits] Tire size revisited


> 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?