Oversized tires for Spider

["Howard and Pat Warren" <warrenwood@domain.elided>]

As I'm putting my Spider back into reliable running condition, the time has
come to look at my baby's shoes.  The PO put Continental 205/60 tires on
her.  Nothing is rubbing, and I've already calibrated my head for the speedo
difference.  However, steering is sloppy, both at slow speed and highway.
I've tentatively put that down to old tie rod ends and plan to replace them.

My question to the experts: could this wider tire be part of the problem?  I
can still get Pirellis in the stock size.  Should I switch back to the
narrower tire?

Thanks!

Howard K. Warren, Sherwood, AR
1995 BMW 318ti, "WhiteHawk", 58k miles
1985 Alfa Spider, "CODA", 139k miles

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