[DeTomaso] 15" Campy Wheel Question

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/19/12 9:54:24 AM, michaelsavga at gmail.com writes:

> What are the largest tires that can be mounted on Campy wheels, (
> narrow body application )
> 
> 7"
> 8"
> 10"
> 

Our unflaired '72: 
7" frt-      225-50
8" frt-      245-50   
Wider tires in front will hit various body panels requiring reduced turning 
lock. Note even this size will need selective ball-peen massage in several 
areas depending on the individual car for full-lock turns with a human on 
board. The 245-50x 15" tire size assumes NO spring spacers, rolled fender lips 
and at least -4 degrees of caster.
Note also that the wheel diameter is largely irrelevant in your list: a 
245- x 15",16" or 17" dia front wheel will mount about the same 
245-max-tread-width rubber. As wheel dia. goes up above 15", ride comfort and handling goes 
down since you're replacing rubber and magnesium with heavier aluminum, 
needing changes to $hocks & $prings to compensate. For appearance only or by 
flairing the front fenders, slightly wider tires are possible.

10" rear- 295-50 x 15. 
Wider tires than listed (e.g- 305-50 x 15) will clear the rear fenders & 
lower suspension but not be as well supported by the wheels so cornering 
doesn't increase- only expense. FWIW- J DeRyke