[alfa] Berlinas, BWAs & Tires

[Damian Magista <magista@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is probably only of interest to Berlina owners with or considering 
putting BWA Sportstars on their car. I just put a set of new 195s 
mounted on the BWAs on my Berlina. The concern is that the wider offset 
of the BWAs would cause the rear tires to rub on the wheel well. The 
clearance is pretty tight back there.

With the 195s mounted (I went with Toyos as Les Schwab had them on 
sale) I took the car out and tossed it around a bit to try to induce 
any rubbing. It was fine. Of course when I packed up the car with 
luggage, supplies, my girlfriend and another friend to head out to our 
river cabin the tries began to rub around semi-tight corners.

The point of this story is that I'm going to have 185s installed. They 
are a bit more 'correct' anyway. So if you have BWAs I would suggest 
going with 185s instead of 195s (although you may be able to get away 
with them).

Other than that the BWAs are great on a Berlina.

Damian

magista@domain.elided
'70 1750 Berlina
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