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jetfighterv
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JAN 07, 08:41 AM
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how big have you all been able to go on your fieros front size and rear without any modifications and dont have any rubbing issues
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Blacktree
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JAN 07, 10:25 AM
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I've never tried wide tires on the front. But I once used 245/60/R14 tires on the rear, for an event. There were no fitment issues, although the tire did come pretty close to the spring perch on the strut. That was an '87 Fiero rear suspension, mostly stock.
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thesameguy
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JAN 07, 10:40 AM
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My '87 had 265/50-15 on it when I got it.
But, we probably need to know what you mean by "big" - are you talking sidewall or section? And on stock wheels or aftermarket? What ID?
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Blacktree
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JAN 07, 11:06 AM
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Your '87 Fiero has an '88 cradle swap? That's an important thing to mention, since the '88 suspension is different from the other years. [This message has been edited by Blacktree (edited 01-07-2019).]
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Will
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JAN 07, 11:10 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by thesameguy:
My '87 had 265/50-15 on it when I got it.
But, we probably need to know what you mean by "big" - are you talking sidewall or section? And on stock wheels or aftermarket? What ID? |
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That's an '88.
Were those 15x8.5 wheels? I've had 16x8 wheels that just barely cleared the strut boss on the hub carrier of my '87. I thought the '88 had about 1/2" more clearance to the strut boss.
I have 285/30-18's on 18x9.5 wheels on my '87 GT. I have coil overs, though. The 285/30-18 is a pretty short tire. I don't know if it would fit under the stock spring perch or not.
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thesameguy
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JAN 07, 11:47 AM
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Nope, that's an '87. '88 cradle swap, stock '87 15x7 wheels.
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Will
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JAN 07, 04:06 PM
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That's '88 suspension 
I guess there is a good bit of sidewall bow visible.[This message has been edited by Will (edited 01-07-2019).]
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thesameguy
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JAN 07, 04:13 PM
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I was impressed someone could convince a tire shop to put 265s on a 7" wheel, but they were there. The car was quite squirmy too, which was not confidence inspiring. The picture does not adequately capture the bow in the sidewall, but when you consider it's a 10.5" wide tire on a 7" wide wheel, it doesn't take much imagination.  [This message has been edited by thesameguy (edited 01-07-2019).]
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Spadesluck
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JAN 07, 04:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by thesameguy:
I was impressed someone could convince a tire shop to put 265s on a 7" wheel, but they were there. The car was quite squirmy too, which was not confidence inspiring. The picture does not adequately capture the bow in the sidewall, but when you consider it's a 10.5" wide tire on a 7" wide wheel, it doesn't take much imagination.
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That is well beyond the limits of a 7" rim for sure. lol
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fieroguru
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JAN 07, 10:40 PM
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I ran 245/45/16 tires on all 4 corners of my 88. No coilovers and no rubbing.
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