tires and wheels 205 50 13 tires on a lowered 73 2002 question

[lighthousemaui]

I found a super deal locally on a new full set of 205 50 13 tires. Anyone run this size any comments or thoughts any pics of this size on 2002

Thanks, Gary

[jr02518]

Only a few questions:

1. How low is low?

2. What camber have you added to the car?

3. How wide are your rims?

4. Have you rolled the fenders?

In my case:

1. IE Stage 2 springs.

2. IE Camber plates, works out to just under 2 degrees negative each side.

3. 7 inch Revolutions

4. Yes.

I am running Kumho 710's that are 215/50/13. Under the fenders.

David

[lighthousemaui]

Thanks for the reply David

At the moment the car is sitting 2 inches lower than stock. Running the common stock type aluminum wheels (name and width unknown). Camber is at what it turned out to be after dropping it without camber adjustment and it handles like a dream. Fenders are not rolled but well within my ability to do so if need be. Being out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and owning 3 2002's I have to keep my eyes open and take whatever comes my way whenever it does. I don't need these at the moment but, am not about to pass up a deal when it is presented. (If they will fit with or without some adjustments)

Aloha, Gary

[Hammer03]

205 50 13 tires.

Looks like a 21" overall diameter, vs 23 (I think stock is ~23, maybe 22.5?).

Looks like other people have run similar, but it should be pointed out how much smaller those are. Not sure if thats a concern to you.

[jr02518]

Gary,

Yes, pick them up but the set up you have could grind them up very quickly. The 205's should go on 6 inch rims, or larger. With no changes to the front camber you will eat the out side of the front's while you are grinding the inside of the rear's.

Maui is not that large, but the drive to Hanna, at the right time of day, could be very fun.

DB

[lighthousemaui]

I guess I will not know until they are mounted how they will look, fit, and handle. Hopefully I am not wasting my time picking these up. Maybe the lower profile tire will allow me to lower my 73 car even further. Ninety percent of my driving is on tight twisting roads so the lower and smaller the tire I would assume would translate into tighter quicker response.

[lighthousemaui]

Going to Hana next weekend. The drive is a blast. Always head there at night when there is no traffic so it is a very white knuckled ride. I wouldnt ride with me. I live on the complete opposite end of the island and the roads are similar so I know my car very well. My tires that I am currently running are wearing very evenly. Do you think the 205s will wear differently?

[TobyB]

Yup, use a 6 or 7" rim of exactly the right offset and you will be happy.

I raced on 205 60 13's for years.

t

[Meintii]

I've got 205/55 R13's on the tii, with about 1 1/2 to 2 in lowering. I have never had any rubbing problems, even when pushing the car in autox.

(thought the thread needed a pic or two..)

Hope that helps.

Ps: The tires are sumitumo.

-Zac