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> Another wheel, tire, flare question, need info
mepstein
post Feb 6 2010, 01:41 PM
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2 questions-

When I flare my car, I'm going from a 2.0 alloy 5.5x15 with 205x60x15 tires. I would like to keep the tire diameter the same on a 7x15 wheel and 225 tire. Would I use 50, 55 or 60 series tires?

I think a 7 inch wheel and 225 tire might still have too much space between the tire and inside of the flare. Is there a spacer made that will fit a 4 lug wheel? I have read that the 4 lug hub takes a special lip on the wheel.

Thanks, Mark
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Eric_Shea
post Feb 6 2010, 10:58 PM
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If you can find a set of eights in the rear it would be better. Same tire size. AND you can use 21mm wheel spacers front and rear as well to really fill out the wells


I assume you're talking 8" Fuchs? There is only one 8x15" (classic polished paddle, what we all refer to as a Fuchs) Fuchs.

I double-dog dare you to get one, stick a 225/50x15 on there with a 21mm spacer and report back. I don't think that's going to happen.

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Mark, have you checked the tire calculator here on the site? Under 914 Info I believe. Handy tool.
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