wheels, tires, and springs

[JGies@skandia.com]

OK, so i've decided on 16x7 rims with 205/40-16 tires.  also, i'll be
picking up neuspeed race springs and koni adjustables.

1)  with the 1.25" lower ride from the springs, and the 205 wide tires vs.
185 wide (current tires), do i run the risk of rubbing?  Tire rack
'guarantees' the fit on the rims and tires, but at stock height.

2)  i'm considering going with the Yoko A520 on the SSR integral wheel
(14lbs per wheel and forged - not bad).  has anyone had experience with
these?

thanks for your thoughts.

-john
jgies@skandia.com
'88 16v Alpine White

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tim Ebling [SMTP:tim@surreal.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, May 05, 1999 6:53 PM
> To:	'Neal Tovsen'; JGies@skandia.com; zpeed@earthlink.net
> Cc:	scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject:	RE: Lovin the new ride!! [was:RE: neuspeed race springs]
> 
> 
> Nope you don't even need to worry with 16's or even 17's with that
> setup.  I also have Konis and H&R springs on my '88 16V, with 17"
> Kosei S5R wheels (35mm offset) and I have *no* rubbing.  This is even
> with the stock splash guards still in place!  My Konis are cranked
> fairly stiff, though, so you may need to take that into account...
> 
> -tim
> 
> > The springs also lower the car ~1.5 inches and I have no 
> > problems with my
> > stock teardrops. You wouldn't have any problem with the 15" 
> > either. From
> > what I've heard on the list, you don't have too much to worry 
> > about until
> > you get to 16" or 17" wheels.

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