Tire Problems

[fastblue240sx]

OK......I'm running a set of 215-60-15's on my car. It looks like they're a little too big. Does anybody know if I should run a smaller tire or just put some new springs on the car? I ask this because the tires sit right under the spring base on the strut. It looks like they'll rub on it if I hit a bump just right. Am I crazy or should I actually be concerned????? :firedevil

[elbles]

Original equipment on a S13 240SX was either 195-60-15 or 205-60-15 with the sport package; I wouldn't imagine you'd have a problem with a 215-series tire, though I'd probably go with a bit lower of a profile (i.e. 215-50-15, or 215-55-15). I would imagine the stock wheels/suspension could accomodate a 215 tire easily, but I've also never tried, so take that for what it's worth, heh.

[NeverEnuff]

i run 215//55//15 on my car and thay dont rub at all

[niznos]

The tire/ wheel moves up and down with the strut, so whatever clearance you've got is cool as long as it doesn't touch sitting still it should not rub moving.

[navysnail]

ya, like niznos said, if they dont touch when resting, they will never touch. just make sure the dont rub on the wheel well when at full lock.

[SmithSR]

Good advice, I'm moving this to the tire/wheel forum..

Phil

[fastblue240sx]

OK that's what I needed to know. Thanks guys.