Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 13:51:18 +0000 From: RCS <e9225126nopsam1.tuwien.ac.at> Subject: Re: 900S tire size
Hi John! I´d like to know what type of rims you used. I´d also like to change form 195 to 205 on an 900 turbo convertible 1993 but I´m not sure to do so cause many people seem to have problems with the back fenderwells under load. John Weiss wrote: > > It depends on the specific tire and wheel combination -- all tires are not a > definite "standard" max width; there is quite a bit of variation. > > If you can get a shop to guarantee a specific set of 205 tires will fit, and > will replace them with 195s if they have interference, go ahead. Otherwise > stick with the 195s. In most circumstances, handling and performance > differences are not noticeable. > > I had 2 sets of 205s on my '82 900T. The first set was OK -- just a bit of > interference in the front with the steering wheel cranked full to either > direction. The next set rubbed on the fenderwells with any load in back, > and with the spring coils under various maneuvering/bumping in front. I > went back to 195s. > --------------------- > John R. Weiss > Seattle, WA > Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply > > L. B. wrote in message <6ith4n$s2m$1nopsamnn1.netcom.ca>... > >I am replacing 4 tires (and shocks) on 1988 900S. > >Thought to replace the 195/60R15 with 205/55R15 (10mm. wider but same > >diameter) > >Has anyone experience or suggestion about doing so. > >How will ride or handling be affected.