DeTomaso Mailing List: April 99, Message #210

Hi All,
I must admit I've had my had out of the gears for a few years, but thought I 
was keeping up on new car road tests, specs, as well as reading the classic 
and hot rod mags, etc. I asked a few days ago about 15" tire sizes and did 
get input from people and would like to thank them. Now that all is almost 
said and done - it looks like the only practical thing to do is go with 16" 
at least in the rear OR take Mike's advice as well as a couple of others and 
stock up on any 15" tires that are around right now!! Unless I want that cat 
to look like a go cart or a John Deere there ain't a heck of a big choice!!

I'm gonna' have to get back into more reading and see why most of the 
companies are making so many tires for 18, 19 and 20 inch wheels and slowly 
discontinuing 15". I must live in a "wheel diameter challenged area."

I did say I was going to publish a chart with input I got from people as to 
recommendations for front / rear 15" wheel tire combos, but there isn't much 
to chart. Everyone said pretty much the same thing and after searching on 
line for tires, I agree. Forget about 15s or stock up on tires!! Thanks again 
- peace ~ Scruff