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Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:07 pm
by SlideSexy
I have a set of 14x7+15 Enkei 92s, with some beefy 195/65 tires and they rub on the body at near full lock..

I have +25 mm spacers which doesnt make it rub on the inside... but it'll destroy my fenders LOL

So im just looking for a decent size (doesnt have to be SUPER MEGA STRETCH) tire for them.





If the tires happen to cost like $65+ I'll just get 15s and throw on my 205/50s that i have laying around..

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:52 am
by Jimmee1990
185/55/14 or 185/60/14 are good sizes for 14's, 205/50/15 you will probably have just as much of an issue with rubbing as you do now. How low is the car?

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:28 am
by SlideSexy
Jimmee1990 wrote:185/55/14 or 185/60/14 are good sizes for 14's, 205/50/15 you will probably have just as much of an issue with rubbing as you do now. How low is the car?


Not even that low, I'm not worried too too much about rubbing on the fender, but with those beefy 14" tires its hell. and its bad for the inside. the back is ok im not worried about it, just the front.

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Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:20 pm
by Deuce Cam
Do you have a completely stock steering setup, or are you using power knuckles on a manual rack and/or rack spacers? I ask because even 185/55 tires won't stop the rubbing If you have increased steering angle.

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:22 pm
by RLZ
Im running 195/60/14 on my 14x7 +0 wheel, coilover+NRCA on front, it does hit the inside when full turn, it can be adjust to clear it tho.

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:00 pm
by SlideSexy
Deuce Cam wrote:Do you have a completely stock steering setup, or are you using power knuckles on a manual rack and/or rack spacers? I ask because even 185/55 tires won't stop the rubbing If you have increased steering angle.


Stock steering setup at the moment.

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:45 am
by Deuce Cam
Ok should be an easy fix then. A 195/65 tire is too tall; it's almost 1" taller than the oem '86-87 gts tire size which is 195/60. A 195/60 tire will probably solve your problem. I say this because your current wheel size and offset actually leaves more room on the suspension/body side than stock.

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:12 pm
by SlideSexy
Deuce Cam wrote:Ok should be an easy fix then. A 195/65 tire is too tall; it's almost 1" taller than the oem '86-87 gts tire size which is 195/60. A 195/60 tire will probably solve your problem. I say this because your current wheel size and offset actually leaves more room on the suspension/body side than stock.


alright cool, know of any 185/60 or 195/60 tires that are fairy priced?

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:17 pm
by Deuce Cam
You should be able to find tires in both sizes starting around $50-55/each new. That's the bottom of the barrel though.

Re: Tire size for a 14x7?

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:39 pm
by Juneae86
i run 185/55/14 on my supras with a 25mm spacer doesnt rub