Bushwack Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I am thinking of putting 235/60-15 on the OEM wheels of a 1989 Reatta. Other than the slight speedometer change, should I have any other concerns (i.e. width increases to 3/4")? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 It's ben done many times. The only issues may be a slight rub on the fender liner at full lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I think I'll stay with 215/65. I would like to increase the diameter of the tire to fill the wheel well but can't find an acceptable compromise between height & width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) That is a lot of tire for a 6" rim, think the minimum for a 235 is a 6.5". I always try to select tires that are matched to the rims and for me on a 6" rim that is a 205/60 or 215/65 max. Edited February 2, 2013 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I ran 245/50r16 on my '91 without a problem. This was not an intentional purchase, I purchased some rims with these Kumo tire. Sold the rims and had the tires sitting there with lots of tread. Did some calculations (www.powerdog.com) and they changed the speedometer 1%.I had one mounted on a spare rim and proceeded to try it on the front (both sides) there was no rubbing. I had them all mounted and balanced and there were on there when I sold the car. I think the 235 is a better choice but not that many companies make that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 '91 has 7" rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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