[FC] Rampy Tire Size

Dave Sanger corvanatics@corvair.org
Sun Oct 17 21:46:01 2004


Hello!

Here goes the tire question again; I have checked the archives and Corsa
technical manual, but have a question:

With stock 14" rims, looks like the 185 75 R14 is a better match to the
original 7.00 x 14 tire -- cross section is closer to original.

Yet, the previous discussion has focused on the 195 75 R 14.

Any thoughts on the smaller tire? I am not concerned about the speedo -- my
Rampy has a 110 HP and 3.89 axle; who knows what the speedo will read.

I'm primarily concerned about rear clearance between tire and sheet metal.

Thanks,

Dave Sanger
Traverse City, MI
'63 Rampside
'64 Spyder Convertible
Member, Corsa and DACC