[T3] changing tire size

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/22/2014 7:20:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
topnotch at nycap.rr.com writes:
 
Oooh,,,  I don't think Id want to go around a bend fast with  those on there
;-)

The tire shops said no way no how, DON'T even  think of it! 
 
 
He got them thru Discount Tire, and they installed them. I think they  look 
just right on the car. The key, is to make sure you have 4 type 3 rims to  
mount them on, as they're a 1/2 inch wider than bug rims. ;-) You're also at 
 the limit on rim size with that size tire (as Jim pointed out). The 
185-65-15  is also really close in overall tire circumference as the original 
165's are.  This keeps things like gearing and the speedo pretty close to stock, 
but adds  an extra 20mm of tire width(per tire) to the car. : )   

Bob 65  Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty
64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie
71  Square-vert under  construction


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