Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs?, To roll the wheel well lip or not? |
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Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs?, To roll the wheel well lip or not? |
GeorgeKopf |
Feb 7 2023, 09:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 9-February 21 From: Princeton, NJ Member No.: 25,186 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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 |
JamesJ |
Feb 7 2023, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California |
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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