Re: '73 2002a Tire questions / recomendations

["Paul F. Kunz" <pfkeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>>>> On Tue, 19 Oct 1999 13:22:22 -0700 (PDT), James Stone <acen@domain.elided> said:

> I am in the process of purchasing a 1973 2002a(automatic) and will
> need to replace the tires before attempting the 3 hour drive home.
> The current tires are sunrotted and need to be replaced.

> I am having difficulty finding tires to fit either set of rims that
> come with the car.

   A 2002 with original 13" rims is a signicant find if you want a car
in the orignal condition. Out here in San Francisco Bay area, it is
rare to find a 2002 with 13" rims compared to those that have upgraded
to larger size.  Wheels from a E30 3er are a perfect fit to a 2002.

   So if you are more interest in you own driving experience than
keeping your 2002 original, then I think you need to upgrad the wheels
to 14" minimum.

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