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Larger Tires or Lower Car
I have a 76 Targa with 16x7 205/50-16 tires on all four corners. The tires are over ten years old with 5k miles and I don't trust them any more.
Looking at the car it looks like I could go to 225/50/-16 on all four. Will they fit? or should I stick with the 205/50/16 and lower the car?  
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08-30-2011, 09:44 AM
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I think 225 would be too wide for those rims.
Your car looks like it is sitting pretty high, so why not lower it some?
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08-30-2011, 09:57 AM
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With those wheels I would not go wider. I would definitely replace 10 year old tires!!
 Nice looking car! That's a great yellow! Lower it to about an inch of 'air' over the rear tires, about 1.5" front. Will ride great.
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08-30-2011, 10:02 AM
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About like this IMO....
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08-30-2011, 10:05 AM
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The pre-78 cars without the SC/Carrera flares have a tough time fitting 225/50 tires on the rear without cranking in more negative rear camber and rolling the fender lips. Same goes for the front.
You should definitely dump the current tires just from a look standpoint! But go with a 205/55 tire and that will fatten up the sidewall to close the gap between the top of the tire and the fender
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08-30-2011, 10:09 AM
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....and I'd do the H4s with chrome trim.....
 +1 on the 205/55...
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08-30-2011, 10:09 AM
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205/55.. I did not think of that option..
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08-30-2011, 10:19 AM
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205-55 -16 on a 6X16 was a std front option on SC's
I had similar delima on my 71 running 6 x 16 on all 4 corners with 205-55 16 same issue old untrustworthy tires, wanted MORE TIRE!!! Was pretty sure a 225 would not fit under the 71 stock. Dunlop does the DZ 101 in a 215-50 16 fit nicely very grippy only about 250 mi on them but very happy so far. Tire rack has the specs, I bought local price was not much different and happy to give the local guy the business. Regards Will post a pick later tonight |
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08-30-2011, 12:08 PM
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Yes I would like to see a pic of your car with 215/50's. I am reluctant to lower the car due to the huge RR tracks that I nearly clear now.
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08-30-2011, 01:39 PM
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FYI, you can run 225/50's in the rear if you find yourself a set of 911R 15x7's or a set of Revolution 15x7's, which have the "R" offset.
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08-30-2011, 02:07 PM
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I just had my 75 Targa lowered
 It's a really tight fit in the rear with 215/60/R15 tires now. I had it aligned and corner balanced as well. I'm running 195/60/R15 in the front.
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08-30-2011, 06:13 PM
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Here are a couple pics of the DZ 101 215-50 x16, they have a very predominate rim protector at the bead which I think also helps the sidewall and in my case with 6 x 16 wheels aids the tread patch.
Tires are very sticky and stable, although only about 250 mi on them all but about 20 mi were on great mountain roads, 2 lane twisties. At this point I give them 2 thumbs way up!! Regards    yea I know I need to send the wheels off to Al Reed to polish like the 66 (also 6x16) early cars dont need black out!! Last edited by JerryL; 08-30-2011 at 06:56 PM.. |
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08-30-2011, 06:50 PM
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As above Al's work on 6 x 16, these are 205-55 16
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08-30-2011, 06:59 PM
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Thanks for the pics. The rim protector is great.. I am going to order a set from my local tire dealer. He matches Tire rack's prices..
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08-30-2011, 07:17 PM
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I think you will be happy and they will fit.
I am running 4mm spacers as shown, had 8mm with the 205-55's I laser cut some 2mm spacers and use them to play around with filling out the wheel wells. Let us know what you think after you get them, I think you will be happy!! Regards |
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08-30-2011, 07:29 PM
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I took your Advise and got the Dunlaps... 215/50-16 . I think they look great and the ride is much better than the old dry rot tires I had.
Thanks for your Help  
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09-02-2011, 04:22 PM
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Looks better. However the front is still very high. Looks like you'll have to lower the front via the adjusters & possibly have to re-index them on the torsion bars. Don't worry, not hard to do
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