 Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs?, To roll the wheel well lip or not? |
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| GeorgeKopf |
 Feb 7 2023, 09:15 AM
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My chassis is at the stage where I have to make a decision on whether or not to roll the wheel well lip. I will be running the 4 lug 2.0 Fuchs (15 x 5.5).
I searched the forums but couldn't find an answer to my exact question. What is the widest tire I can run with and without rolling the wheel well lip? Does it make any difference? I am interested in maximizing traction but I'm not willing to go to flared fenders. Thanks. George |
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| JamesJ |
Feb 7 2023, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 246 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California 
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Myth: the wider the stickier.
Look for a low treadwear rating if you want the tire to grip better. Not for nothing that Patrick Motorsports sells the Pirelli CN36s in a 165 or 185 for our cars, but then I am biased. XWX and Avon are also great choices Yes, a 205/X/15 will fit, but will bulge out a bit(IMO doesn't look right for a car that originally came with a tire width 4x smaller than that), and you will give up some nimbleness in the steering. If you are planning to have your speedo restored, you can have it calibrated to your tire size. Lastly, they don't make a 210 tire width as they are made in increments of 10mm. . |
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GeorgeKopf Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs? Feb 7 2023, 09:15 AM
parrish911 I run 205/50 15 and did not have to roll the rear ... Feb 7 2023, 09:18 AM NARP74 Might depend on your frame. Mine is a little off ... Feb 7 2023, 09:34 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com on the 23 standard offset 205/60x15 but will need ... Feb 7 2023, 09:43 AM Root_Werks Could also start to look "funny" if you ... Feb 7 2023, 10:05 AM rhodyguy I found the 205s, and the ballooning from the tire... Feb 7 2023, 10:09 AM GeorgeKopf To provide a little more context.
My chassis is a... Feb 7 2023, 10:55 AM
mihai914
To provide a little more context.
My chassis is ... Feb 7 2023, 12:58 PM
Chris914n6
And most of all, JamesJ is right, threadwear rat... Feb 7 2023, 03:17 PM 914_teener
And most of all, JamesJ is right, threadwear ra... Feb 7 2023, 03:24 PM mihai914
[quote name='mihai914' post='3056239' date='Feb 7... Feb 7 2023, 03:34 PM JamesJ
And most of all, JamesJ is right, threadwear ra... Feb 7 2023, 06:45 PM Chris914n6
Respectfully, ahhhh, no.
My bad. Those came out ... Feb 7 2023, 07:41 PM Jamie
To provide a little more context.
My chassis is ... Feb 7 2023, 03:13 PM rhodyguy On 5 1/2” wheels. I imagine disregarding this co... Feb 7 2023, 12:21 PM Chris914n6 You only need to roll the rear fender 1/2" or... Feb 7 2023, 12:29 PM rhodyguy The use warnings are enough for me to forget the V... Feb 7 2023, 05:56 PM bkrantz I put 195/65-15 on stock Fuchs four lug wheels. W... Feb 7 2023, 09:17 PM Dave_Darling One reason why you don't find definitive answe... Feb 8 2023, 09:16 PM GeorgeKopf Thank you everybody for the information and insigh... Feb 11 2023, 11:17 AM |
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